Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V608000 Reported September 11, 2018

Rear window may loosen and detach

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Visibility · 387 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V608000
Manufacturer Campaign
2018100003
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
387
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 11, 2018
Completion Rate
85.27

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 mercedes-benz c300, c300 4matic, c63 amg, and c63s amg vehicles. incorrect bonding of the rear window may cause the window to loosen and detach from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will rework the rear window bonding, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin november 2, 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V608000 or campaign 2018100003.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V608000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V608000?

NHTSA recall 18V608000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on September 11, 2018. It addresses: Rear window may loosen and detach. The recall affects approximately 387 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V608000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2018100003. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.