NHTSA Recall 19V130000: Seats
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22,637 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG C43.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V130000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2019040007 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | February 26, 2019 |
| Owner notification | July 12, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
Safety risk
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners. Owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040007.
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 19V130000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 2017, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2017, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 |
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.