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NHTSA Recall 18V513000: Latch strap (child seat)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400.

39
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (September 28)
NHTSA campaign18V513000
Manufacturer campaign2018080015
ComponentCHILD SEAT › LATCH STRAP
Report receivedAugust 3, 2018
Owner notificationSeptember 28, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) in these vehicles may not have been properly installed. As a result, in the event of a crash, the ISOFIX console may partially detach from the car body.

Safety risk

If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ISOFIX console, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080015.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 18V513000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz E 4002018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.