NHTSA Campaign 18V515000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Aug 3, 2018 · 345 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG E63S | 2018 | 345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | CLS 450 | 2019 | 345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 300 | 2018 | 345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 400 | 2018 | 345 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E43 AMG | 2018 | 345 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V515000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.