Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, CLA 250, CLA250: Occupant classification

Date

Dec. 16, 2019

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 (2017, 2018); Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 (2018); Mercedes-Benz CLA250 (2015, 2016, 2017)

Component

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag.

Potentially affected

129

What can happen

In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060012.

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

July 31, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

2020060012

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

19V892000

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.