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Mercedes-Benz backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.

NHTSA campaign 18V-150 · Reported March 6, 2018 · 99 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class and E-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
99
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the front assembly recliner. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.

WHY IT MATTERS

The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-150.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2018Mercedes-Benz E-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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