2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63s | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 Amg | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published August 9, 2018 · Recall initiated: August 3, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V515000, published August 9, 2018 and initiated August 3, 2018. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63s | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 Amg | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- E 400
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 300 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E43 AMG | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS 450
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg E63s | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 Amg | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Cls 450 — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V515000 on August 9, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: E 400.