Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V892000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-12-16.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V892000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
129
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-16
Owners notified
2020-07-31

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated, which may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060012.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA452018 2017
Mercedes-Benz CLA 2502018
Mercedes-Benz CLA2502017 2016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.