Mercedes-Benz C Class, E Class Recall R/2018/158: Laser Welding Between Backrest Rail And Backrest Metal Fitting Of Front Seats May Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 14 Aug 2018
- Launched
- 46
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1819
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled C Class, E Class vehicles built between 1 August 2017 and 28 February 2018. On certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LASER WELDING BETWEEN BACKREST RAIL AND BACKREST METAL FITTING OF FRONT SEATS MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATION Defect: It has been determined that on certain C-Class (205) and E-Class (213) Cars with AMG performance seats the laser welding between the backrest rail and the backrest metal fitting of the driver or passenger seat might not meet the specification. The laser welding between the backrest member and the backrest metal fitting may not withstand the required load values. As a result the fitting may detach from the backrest member. In the case of an accident this could result in a higher occupant load. Due to the delivery scenario the fault can only occur on one side of the seat. Remedy: As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a higher occupant load.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: as a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary.
Are You Affected?
C Class, E Class built between 1 August 2017 and 28 February 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 46 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 SRPC1819 or the DVSA reference R/2018/158. 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/2018/163 on 13 Aug 2018, for rotating front seat wire fixings can loosen. The one launched after it was R/2018/168 on 14 Aug 2018, for driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment. 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/2018/158, launched 14 August 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.