MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2018: SEATS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V207000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG C43 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-08 | 2018-03-29 | 2018-04-02 |
Production Dates: 2017-04-11 - 2017-08-05
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018040007
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3088
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe, 2018 E400 Coupe and E400 4Matic Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatbacks, replacing the seatbacks lock, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018040007.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
