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.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Date Announced

AUG 03, 2018

Vehicles Affected

345

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2018100004

NHTSA Campaign #

18V515000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Passenger Occupant Classification System MY18 213 (E-Class) DATE: August 14, 2018
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification - 2018100004 - Passenger Occupant Classification System MY18-19 213 257 (E-Class, CLS-Class)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2