The defect
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.
The risk
If the window detaches from the vehicle, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 2018 |
Components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2018 | 2 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 2018 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018 | 99 | 18 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 2018 | 12 | 3 |
Other visibility recalls in 2018
34 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the visibility; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
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| 18V891000 14 Dec 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 18V852000 30 Nov 2018 | Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC |
| 18V842000 28 Nov 2018 | Champion Bus, Inc. |
| 18V812000 16 Nov 2018 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 18V793000 9 Nov 2018 | Ducati North America |
| 18V768000 31 Oct 2018 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 18V736000 17 Oct 2018 | Great Dane Trailers |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018