2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 has 8 recalls, the most serious being a steering coupling that may not be properly locked, which can allow the connection between the steering wheel and steering rack to come loose and reduce steering control. A structural recall covers a wide range of Mercedes models including this one: an adhesive bonding the front roof panel can deteriorate, allowing the panel to detach and become a road hazard. On the occupant safety side, the seatback on coupe and cabriolet variants may not lock correctly and can fold forward in a crash, raising the risk of injury. The passenger seat sensor that controls airbag deployment may display the airbag as active when it is not, leaving a front passenger unaware the airbag will not deploy in a crash. The front seatbelts on some vehicles may not fully retract, which can discourage use and leave an occupant unprotected. Two recalls address headlight aim: on some vehicles the low-beam headlights may be pointed incorrectly from the factory or from a prior repair, reducing nighttime visibility. There is also a concern with the 12-volt battery mounting bracket, which may not be properly secured, allowing the battery to shift or disconnect in a crash and cutting power to hazard lights and emergency communication systems.