Recall 18V515000

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Report Date
20180803
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Affected Vehicles
5 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 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 November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 MERCEDES BENZ AMG E63S
2018 MERCEDES BENZ E 300
2018 MERCEDES BENZ E 400
2018 MERCEDES BENZ E43 AMG
2019 MERCEDES BENZ CLS 450

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