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.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Date Announced

DEC 16, 2019

Vehicles Affected

129

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2020060012

NHTSA Campaign #

19V892000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (6)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign Initial Notification Passenger Occupant Classification System “OCS” Detection
• Chronology
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1