Vehicle recall 18V150000 · March 6, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, AMG C63 S and 1 more model
The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats. The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.
- Consequence
- The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V150000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 6, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018060001
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 99
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S (2018): 2018
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