Vehicle recall 18V456000 · July 10, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, AMG C63 and 2 more models
Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.
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 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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
- 18V456000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018070012
- Owner notification
- September 21, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,826
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
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 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 S (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz C300 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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