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- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The occupant classification system in these vehicles may not be properly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger airbag may stay active when a child seat is installed in the front seat.
If a child seat is in the front passenger seat and the airbag is not deactivated, a crash could increase the risk of injury to the child. Owners should check the front passenger airbag status indicator and avoid placing a child seat in the front seat until the repair is completed.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion at no cost. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2018120001. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 | 2018 |