Front assembly: power adjustRecall 18V-609 · 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-609 covers 22 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63s for a front assembly: power adjust problem, reported to NHTSA on September 11, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 91% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V609000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.
The risk
If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment range, and if needed, install a mechanical adjustment range limitation or update the seat control unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090013.
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
91%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 2, 2017 to August 3, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.