MERCEDES BENZ E400 2018: CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V513000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ E400 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-09-28 2018-08-03 2018-08-09

Production Dates: 2017-10-30 - 2017-11-02

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018080015

Component: CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles. The child seat anchoring system "ISOFIX" in these vehicles may not have been properly installed. As a result, in the event of a crash, the ISOFIX console may partially detach from the car body.

Consequence

If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ISOFIX console, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080015.

Notes

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.