Mercedes-Benz E 300 Recall 18V515: Passenger airbag may not turn off with child seat

What this recall means for you

On certain 2018 and 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS vehicles, the Occupant Classification System, which detects whether a seat is occupied and whether a child seat is installed, may not be properly calibrated. As a result, the front passenger airbag may not be deactivated when a child seat is in the front seat.

If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger airbag is not turned off, a crash could increase the risk of injury to the child. Owners should not place a child seat in the front passenger seat of an affected vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion free of charge. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information, and can check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.