2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 and others recall: occupant classification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on August 3, 2018. It covers about 345 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 345
- reported
- Aug 3, 2018
- owners notified
- Nov 26, 2018
- related complaints
- 2
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 number 18V515000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S 2018 2018
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 2019 2019
- Mercedes-Benz E300 2018 2018
- Mercedes-Benz E400 2018 2018
- Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about airbags problems.
2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 4502018 Mercedes-Benz E3002018 Mercedes-Benz E4002018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG
Questions about recall 18V515000
Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 and others occupant classification?
Yes. Recall 18V515000, reported on August 3, 2018, covers about 345 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V515000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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