Vehicle recall R/2018/158

Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class recall: Laser welding between backrest rail and backrest metal fitting of front seats may not meet specification

DVSA recall R/2018/158 names the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. It was launched 14 August 2018. It covers vehicles built 1 August 2017 to 28 February 2018.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2018/158
Launched: 14 August 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1819
Vehicles: DVSA lists 46 on each model line

What can go wrong

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.

The fix

As a precautionary measure recall the affected vehicles and check the backrest member and replace if necessary

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA lists the same vehicle number on each line: 46. It may be a figure per line or for the whole recall.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	1 August 2017 to 28 February 2018	46
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	1 August 2017 to 28 February 2018	46

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/168 Driver's airbag gas generator housing failure during deployment 14 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2018/205 Incorrect software specification for the steering column switch module 9 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2018/204 Incorrect underfloor panelling installed 21 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2018/169 Fault in navigation software 29 August 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
R/2018/146 Right side of front seat backrests may not lock into place 30 July 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class
R/2018/154 Electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded 9 July 2018, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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