Mercedes-benz E 400 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 3, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2018 Mercedes-benz E 400

Recall number

18V513000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 39 units

Why it was recalled

If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.