NHTSA recall 18V513000
Child seat › Latch strap
Mercedes-Benz E 400
Reported Aug 3, 201839 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2018080015Built Oct 30, 2017 – Nov 2, 2017
The defect
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.
The risk
If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.
The 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.