MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E63S, CLS 450, E 300, E 400 and 1 more (2018-2019): Air bags
Recall 18V515000 · Aug 3, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
345
vehicles affected
345
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V515000
- Date
- Aug 3, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 345
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Sensor > Occupant classification
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
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 November 26, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
5 models, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg E63S | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLS 450 | 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E 400 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | E43 Amg | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V515000?
5 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S (2018), Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 (2019), Mercedes-Benz E 300 (2018) and 2 more, about 345 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V515000?
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.
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.