Recall 18V515000: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 and 4 other models

Report received

Aug 3, 2018

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

345vehicles

Model years

2018–2019

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 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.

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 November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

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

• 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S3 complaints
• 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS 45015 complaints
• 2018 Mercedes-Benz E30032 complaints
• 2018 Mercedes-Benz E40023 complaints
• 2018 Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG4 complaints