Front assembly: reclinerRecall 18V-150 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-150 covers 99 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a front assembly: recliner problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V150000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats. The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.
The risk
The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 4, 2017 to January 9, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.