Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2018161
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the seatbacks of the front seats may not fully lock on the right-hand side of the respective seat. If the seatback is improperly locked, in the event of a crash, unsecured objects in the rear seats might not be held back and the risk of injury to the front occupants would be increased.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the locking of the front seatbacks, and replace the seatbacks as necessary.
710 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026