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Mercedes-Benz 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.

NHTSA campaign 18V-515 · Reported August 3, 2018 · 345 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class and E-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
345
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the sensor occupant classification. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 18V-515.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
2018Mercedes-Benz E-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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