Front seats backs may improperly lock
Defect Summary
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 mercedes-benz c300 cabriolet, c300 coupe, amg c43 coupe, c300 4matic cabriolet, c300 4matic coupe, amg c43 cabriolet, amg c63 cabriolet, amg c63 coupe, amg c63 s cabriolet and amg c63 s coupe vehicles and 2018 mercedes-benz e400 coupe, e400 cabriolet, e400 4matic cabriolet and e400 4matic coupe vehicles. the seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
Safety Consequence
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. an interim owner letter was mailed on april 12, 2019 to notify owners. owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. owners may contact mercedes-benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2019040007.
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FAQ: Recall 19V130000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V130000?
NHTSA recall 19V130000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on February 26, 2019. It addresses: Front seats backs may improperly lock. The recall affects approximately 22,637 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V130000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2019040007. 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.