Recall 18V515000: 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450, 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 3, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 345
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 450
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V515000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018100004
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Nov 26, 2018
- Components
- Air bags:sensor:occupant classification (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology