Recall 18V514000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Report Date

20180803

Component

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, and CLA45 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the front seat.

Safety Consequence

If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120001.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	MERCEDES BENZ	AMG CLA45
2018	MERCEDES BENZ	CLA 250

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.