Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, CLS 450, E 300 and others: Occupant classification

Date

Aug. 3, 2018

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S (2018); Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 (2019); Mercedes-Benz E 300 (2018); Mercedes-Benz E 400 (2018); Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG (2018)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Description of the defect

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.

Potentially affected

345

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Nov. 26, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

2018100004

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V515000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.