Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class Recall R/2018/146: Right Side Of Front Seat Backrests May Not Lock Into Place, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 30 Jul 2018
- Launched
- 21,366
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1817
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class vehicles built between 1 August 2017 and 1 February 2018. The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock. The dealer will replace where necessary the backrest. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT SEAT BACKRESTS MAY NOT LOCK INTO PLACE Defect: The seat backrests on the right side of the front seats in the c-class Coupe/Convertible and E-Class Coupe/Convertible may not fully lock. Remedy: As a precautionary measure the lock of the seat backrest on affected vehicles will be check for operation. Where necessary the backrest will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: right side of front seat backrests may not lock into place.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the backrest.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class built between 1 August 2017 and 1 February 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 21,366 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1817 or the DVSA reference R/2018/146. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/154 on 9 Jul 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. The one launched after it was R/2018/156 on 1 Aug 2018, for potential oil leak from transmission oil cooler lines. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, the Mercedes-Benz C Class recall history and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/146, launched 30 July 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.