Structure: bodyRecall 18V-456 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-456 covers 10,826 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on July 10, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V456000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.
The risk
If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 11, 2016 to October 17, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.