Mercedes-Benz front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.
The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) calibration may be incorrect, and as a result, the system can incorrectly classify the occupant as a child seat, deactivating the front passenger air bag.
If the front passenger air bag does not deploy as necessary in the event of a crash, the front passenger has an increased risk of injury.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-903.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016–2017 | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class |
| 2016–2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class |
| 2017 | Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class |
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