Vehicle recall 18V609000 · September 11, 2018
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S
The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.
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 E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.
- Consequence
- If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment range, and if needed, install a mechanical adjustment range limitation or update the seat control unit software, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090013.
- 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
- 18V609000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 11, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018090013
- Owner notification
- October 31, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 22
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust
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 E63S (2018): 2018
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