The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V456000·Announced 2018-07-10

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2017-2018 C-Class Cabriolets for Rear Trim Separation

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017-2018 C-Class Cabriolets because rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component that may separate and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. The recall involves 10,826 vehicles in the United States.

Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle. If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63S, C 300, AMG C43, AMG C63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Body / Trim
Hazard
Affected units
10,826

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • AMG C63S
  • C 300
  • AMG C43
  • AMG C63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · MERCEDES-BENZ

Same manufacturer · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

See all →

Same hazard · road hazard

See all →