MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45, CLA 250 (2018): Air bags
Recall 18V514000 · Aug 3, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
86
vehicles affected
86
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V514000
- Date
- Aug 3, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 86
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Occupant classification
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg CLA45 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Cla 250 | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V514000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg CLA45 (2018), Mercedes-Benz Cla 250 (2018), about 86 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V514000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.