2018060001 – AMG Performance Seatback Rail – 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class & E-Class

March 6, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V150000

Incorrect Welding of Backrest Rail and Fittings

The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V150

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components SEATS

Potential Number of Units Affected 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.

 

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.

 

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TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers	FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services
RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification AMG Performance Seatback Rail MY18 205, 213 (C-Class, E-Class)	DATE: June 29, 2018

 

IMPORTANT NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH INFORMATION

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RECALL CAMPAIGN LAUNCH NOTIFICATION

June 29, 2018

Campaign No. :	Campaign Desc. :	AMG Performance Seatback Rail
2018060001	1802P91A35
This is to notify you of the Recall Campaign LAUNCH  to replace the driver and passenger-side seat backrest rail on 99 MY 2018 Model 205 and 213 (C-Class, E-Class) vehicles.  The recall campaign will visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on June 29, 2018.
Background
Issue		Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain C-Class and E-Class vehicles (205 and 213 platform) equipped with AMG Performance Seats, the laser welding between the driver or passenger-side seat backrest rail and backrest metal fitting may not meet production specifications. As a result, the seat may not support the required level of stress, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What We’re Doing		MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall.  An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the seatback rails on the affected vehicles.
Parts		Parts are available and may be ordered.
Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model Year(s)		2018
Vehicle Model		C-Class, E-Class
Vehicle Populations
Total Recall Population		99
Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory		19
Total MBUSA Internal Vehicles		1
Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY18 C-Class or E-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.  Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired.   Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent new MY18 C-Class or E-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired.
Next Steps/Notes
Customer Notification Timeline		Customer letters will be mailed in early July, 2018.
AOMS/SOMS		AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP.
Rental Fleet Partners		This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer.
While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

 

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Campaign No. 2018060001, June 2018

TO:	ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS
SUBJECT:	Models 205 & 213 Model Year 2018 Replace both seatback members on left and right front seat

 

Daimler AG (“DAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain C-Class and E-Class vehicles (205 and 213 platform) equipped with AMG Performance Seats, the laser welding between the driver or passenger-side seatback rail and metal fitting may not meet production specifications. As a result, the seat may not support the required level of stress, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace the seatback rails for the affected vehicles.

 

Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:

• Please check VMI to determine if the vehicle is involved in the Campaign and if it has been previously repaired.
• Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.
  
  Please note that Recall Campaigns do not expire and may also be performed on a vehicle with a vehicle status indicator.

Approximately 99 vehicles are involved.

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Primary Parts Information

Qty.	Part Name	Part Number	Estimated Replacement Rate
2	Left seat backrest adjustment unit	A 205 930 11 85	100%
2	Right seat backrest adjustment unit	A 205 930 10 85	100%
4	Felt strip (180 mm)	A 001 983 82 10	100%
2	Blind rivet for motor mount	A 002 990 02 97	100%
10	Blind rivet for seat frame base reinforcement	A 003 990 36 97	100%
6	Side airbag clips	A 006 988 14 78	100%
As required (40)	Expanding clips of seat backrest cover	A 007 988 55 78
4	Holder of seat backrest adjustment unit on seat backrest frame (top)	A 205 918 07 00	100%
8	Hexalobular bolt of backrest member	N 000000 002213	100%
4	Side airbag nuts	N 000000 003477	100%
4	Hexagon head bolt of seat belt strap mount	N 000000 005053	100%
14	Hexalobular bolt of side airbag trim	N 000000 007934	100%

 

Warranty Information

Operation: Replace 2 seat backrest adjustment units on left and right front seat (02-2281)

Damage Code	Operation Number	Labor Time (hrs.)
91 920 42 7	02-2281	4.5

 

Note

Operation Number labor times are subject to change.

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3 Affected Products

Vehicles

MERCEDES BENZ	C43 AMG	2018
MERCEDES BENZ	C63S AMG	2018
MERCEDES BENZ	E63S AMG	2018

 

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12 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-18V150-7337.PDF 217.691KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-18V150-1381.pdf 288.359KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 15, 2018 – Recall Campaign Initial Notification AMG Performance Seat Backrest Rail MY18 205, 213 (C-Class, E-Class)

RCMN-18V150-4205.pdf 268.777KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report – Report #1, 2018-3

RCLQRT-18V150-2957.PDF 214.525KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-18V150-6903.pdf 168.561KB

 

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ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-18V150-5718.pdf 153.485KB

 

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Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 2

RCLRPT-18V150-8153.PDF 217.689KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1

RCLQRT-18V150-3105.PDF 211.331KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification – AMG Performance Seatback Rail – MY18 205, 213 (C-Class, E-Class)

RCMN-18V150-8772.pdf 866.449KB

 

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Recall 573 Report – AMENDMENT 1

RCLRPT-18V150-9309.PDF 217.638KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4

RCLQRT-18V150-1012.PDF 211.242KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2

RCLQRT-18V150-3327.PDF 211.436KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=18V150&docType=RCL

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