| NHTSA Recall # | 126479 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V456000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018070012 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | AMG C63 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of notification | 21/09/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 11/05/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 17/10/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 10/07/18 |
| Report created | 12/07/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 10826 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 mercedes c300 cabriolet, c300 4matic cabriolet, c43 amg cabriolet, c63s amg cabriolet, and c63 amg cabriolet vehicles. Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle. |
| Consequence summary | If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on september 21, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |