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Mercedes-Benz recall 2018060001

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2018060001. NHTSA filed it as campaign 18V150000 on Mar 6, 2018: seats on the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 99 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
18V1500002018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz modelSeatsMar 6, 201899high
Problem 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. Risk The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 18V150000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2018060001 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 18V150000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2018060001 the same recall as 18V150000?

Yes. 2018060001 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 18V150000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2018060001 cover?

2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class and 1 other Mercedes-Benz model, 99 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2018060001 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.