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Mercedes-Benz due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.

NHTSA campaign 18V-456 · Reported July 10, 2018 · 10,826 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
10,826
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the structure body. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-456.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2017–2018Mercedes-Benz C-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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What this record means

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