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.

Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (13)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Passenger Occupant Classification System MY18 117 (CLA-Class) DATE: August 14, 2018
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification 2018120001 Passenger Occupant Classification System MY18 117 (CLA-Class)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-2

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