| NHTSA Recall # | 138981 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V513000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018080015 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E400 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP |
| Date of notification | 28/09/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 30/10/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 02/11/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/08/18 |
| Report created | 09/08/18 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 39 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | If the isofix console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |