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SevereNHTSA·18V513000·Announced 2018-08-03

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 E 400 Cabrio for Child Seat Anchor Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 E 400 Cabrio vehicles because the child seat anchoring system may not be properly installed, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (child seat anchoring system) that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX), which may not have been properly installed in these vehicles.

If the ISOFIX console partially detaches from the car body during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat. The recall began on September 28, 2018.

Dealers will inspect the ISOFIX console and replace it if necessary, free of charge. 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 E 400
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Child Safety
Hazard
Affected units
39

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 (1)

  • E 400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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