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HighNHTSA·18V609000·Announced 2018-09-11

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 AMG E63S Due to Seat Adjustment Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 AMG E63S vehicles because the front passenger seat may adjust beyond its intended limit, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 vehicle defect (seat adjustment) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting 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 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.

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. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

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 on October 31, 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 E63S
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Assembly
Hazard
Affected units
22

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)

  • AMG E63S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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