Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V609000 Reported September 11, 2018

Insufficient limitation of front passenger seat

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Seats · 22 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V609000
Manufacturer Campaign
2018090013
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
22
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 11, 2018
Completion Rate
90.91

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 mercedes-benz e63s amg 4matic vehicles. the front passenger seat can be adjusted beyond its intended limit.

Safety Consequence

If the passenger seat is adjusted beyond its intended limit, the occupant may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the adjustment range, and if needed, install a mechanical adjustment range limitation or update the seat control unit software, free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2018. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018090013.

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 18V609000 or campaign 2018090013.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V609000

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

What is recall 18V609000?

NHTSA recall 18V609000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on September 11, 2018. It addresses: Insufficient limitation of front passenger seat. The recall affects approximately 22 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V609000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2018090013. 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.