NHTSA recall 18V-207 (18V207000)
seats recall reported March 29, 2018 - about 3,088 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V207000
- Also written as
- 18V-207
- Manufacturer number
- 2018040007
- Reported
- March 29, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,088
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-207 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.