Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V515000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V515000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018 mercedes-benz e300, e300 4matic, e43 amg 4matic, e400 4matic, e63s amg 4matic+, and 2019 cls450 4matic vehicles Includes 345 affected units, Child Seat may not Deactivate Passenger Air Bag, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 mercedes-benz e300, e300 4matic, e43 amg 4matic, e400 4matic, e63s amg 4matic+, and 2019 cls450 4matic vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V515000
Report Received Date: 2018-08-03T00:00:00
Subject: Child seat may not deactivate passenger air bag
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 345

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2018100004
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80

Metadata

SID: row-ajh8~2u8h_kmb2
NHTSA ID: 18V515000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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