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9-spd","cyl":8,"displ":4.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":16,"hwy":22,"comb":18,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Midsize Station Wagons","co2":496,"fe_score":3,"ghg_score":3,"fuel_cost":4300,"save_spend":-10250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"MBX","modified":"Mon Feb 12 00:00:00 EST 2018"}],"vclass":"Midsize Cars","segment":"Midsize car","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"26V216000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2026-04-03","owner_notified":"","units":24092,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 4MATIC Sedan, E 400 4MATIC Wagon, E 400 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 400 4MATIC Coupe, 2018-2020 Maybach S 560 4MATIC, S 560 4MATIC Coupe, S 450 4MATIC, 2019-2020 E 450 4MATIC Sedan, E 450 4MATIC Wagon, E 450 4MATIC Coupe, and E 450 4MATIC Cabriolet vehicles. The drive shaft universal joint may break, resulting in a sudden loss of drive power.","consequence":"A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the drive shaft as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 22, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 10, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V023000","component":"TIRES","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2025-01-17","owner_notified":"2025-03-07","units":165,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E 400 Cabriolet, E 400 Coupe, 2019 E 450 Cabriolet, and E 450 Coupe vehicles.  The tires were incorrectly marked with the wrong maximum inflation pressure and may not meet the strength requirements for the stated pressure.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, \"New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.\"","consequence":"Tires inflated to an incorrect maximum pressure may have insufficient strength, allowing the tires to fail and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010008.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025010008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V232000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2022-04-08","owner_notified":"2022-07-15","units":126443,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles.  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details.  The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.","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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2022060007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V217000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-03-26","owner_notified":"2021-05-18","units":493,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 E63S AMG, E63S AMG Wagon, 2019-2021 AMG GT63 4-door, and AMG GT63S 4-door vehicles.  The starter motor positive cable may not have been installed correctly, potentially allowing the power supply harness wires to chafe.","consequence":"Damaged wires may cause a short circuit and result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.  Also, a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, correct the screw connections and position of the positive cable, free of charge.  Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040013.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021040013","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"21V072000","component":"COMMUNICATION","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-02-12","owner_notified":"2021-03-31","units":67,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 C300, E300, 2018-2020 CLA250, 2020 CLS450, AMG E53, AMG GT53, GLE450, 2018 AMG E63, AMG GTA, 2017-2020 GLA250, GLC300, 2019 GLC350, AMG GLC43, 2017-2018 GLE350, 2019 AMG GLC 43, GLC350, GLE400, 2017 GLS450, S550, C300 Cabrio, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles.    On June 18, 2021, an additional 9 vehicles were added, including certain 2021 GLA250, GLC300, 2018 S450, E400, and 2017 CLA250 vehicles.    The communication module might have been inadvertently deactivated during a service visit, which could have disabled the Emergency Call (eCall) function.","consequence":"A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the communication module and activate it, if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began March 31, 2021.  Letters for the owners of the 9 additional vehicles were mailed July 9, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021030005.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021030005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"21V058000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-02-05","owner_notified":"2021-03-12","units":1292258,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details.  The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.","consequence":"Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.  The recall began March 12, 2021.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2021020025","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"20V449000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2020-07-31","owner_notified":"2020-09-08","units":56,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced.  The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone.","consequence":"Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge.  The recall began September 8, 2020.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2020080015","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"20V048000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2020-01-27","owner_notified":"2020-03-20","units":2518,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 E63 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, and S63 AMG 4MATIC and 2019 G63 AMG 4MATIC, AMG GT63 4MATIC, AMG GT63S 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engines.  The oil feed line to the turbocharger may leak.","consequence":"An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil feed line to the turbocharger, free of charge.  The recall began March 20, 2020.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020023.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2020020023","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"19V788000","component":"SEAT BELTS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2019-11-01","owner_notified":"2020-03-13","units":29720,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles.  Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE\u00c2\u00ae-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.","consequence":"The electric PRE-SAFE\u00c2\u00ae-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began March 13, 2020.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2020020017","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V676000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2019-09-23","owner_notified":"2019-10-18","units":4765,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagon, 2017-2018 E400 4MATIC Wagon, and 2018-2019 E63S 4MATIC Wagon vehicles.  The rear spoiler may detach.","consequence":"If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the mounting of the spoiler, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began October 18, 2019.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-849.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090008.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2019090008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V130000","component":"SEATS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2019-02-26","owner_notified":"2019-07-12","units":22637,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2019040007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V872000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-12-07","owner_notified":"2019-01-18","units":2,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe and one C300 4Matic Coupe.  The steering coupling may not have been correctly locked during manufacturing.","consequence":"If the steering connection was not properly locked, the mechanical connection between the steering wheel and steering rack may come loose, reducing steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling and lock it correctly if necessary, free of charge.  The recall began January 18, 2019.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120010.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018120010","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V850000","component":"STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-11-29","owner_notified":"2019-08-23","units":6373,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles.  A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.","consequence":"A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge.  The recall began August 23, 2019.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2019080012","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V725000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-10-15","owner_notified":"2018-11-27","units":4073,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabrio, E300, E300 4Matic, C300, C300 4Matic, C300 Coupe and C300 Cabrio vehicles.  The cover for the starter battery may not cover the live positive electrical wire, and in certain crashes, the vehicle's strut brace may deform and short circuit the battery.","consequence":"If the battery is shorted, the emergency door unlocking would be deactivated for an outside responder and the short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive pole cover, free of charge.  The recall began November 27, 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018110002.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018110002","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V609000","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-09-11","owner_notified":"2018-10-31","units":22,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E63S AMG 4MATIC vehicles.  The front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and 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 October 31, 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090013.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018090013","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V513000","component":"CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-08-03","owner_notified":"2018-09-28","units":39,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018080015","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V515000","component":"AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-08-03","owner_notified":"2018-11-26","units":345,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles.  The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.","consequence":"If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge.  The recall began November 26, 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018100004","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V207000","component":"SEATS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-03-29","owner_notified":"2018-06-08","units":3088,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe, 2018 E400 Coupe and E400 4Matic Coupe vehicles.  The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.","consequence":"If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatbacks, replacing the seatbacks lock, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018040007.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018040007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V150000","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.","reported":"2018-03-06","owner_notified":"2018-07-06","units":99,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats.  The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.","consequence":"The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.","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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2018060001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":19,"critical_count":3,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":64,"crash":2,"fire":3,"injured":3,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",14],["Electrical System",13],["Unspecified",12],["Power Train",7],["Steering",7],["Structure",3]],"by_year":{"2018":9,"2019":6,"2020":5,"2021":7,"2022":4,"2023":11,"2024":5,"2025":10,"2026":7},"excerpts":[["2026-08-27","Engine","Component/System: The intake camshaft positioner/adjuster on cylinder bank 2 of the M276 V6 engine has failed, along with associated timing components. The vehicle (2018 Mercedes-Benz E400, VIN [XXX]) remains unrepaired and is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The engine produces a loud metallic rattl\u2026"],["2026-07-30","Power Train","The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 4MATIC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the driveshaft felt loose, with an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V216000 (P\u2026"],["2026-05-15","Power Train","The contact owns a 2018 Mercedes Benz E Class. The contact stated that while driving stopped at a residential gate, the gear was shifted and skipped from g1 to g3., shifting itself to neutral. In another incident, when at a stop light or stop sign, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall r\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"4 DR 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"4 DR RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SW 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SW RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":5,"rollover_risk":0.097,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":25,"ncap":5,"complaints":64},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}