Recall 18V514000: 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 3, 2018

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

86vehicles

Model years

2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, CLA250 4Matic, and CLA45 AMG 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.

Possible consequence

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 January 2, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018120001.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA456 complaints
• 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA25041 complaints