The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V515000·Announced 2018-08-03

Mercedes-Benz Recalls E-Class and CLS Models for Air Bag Calibration Issue

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 E-Class and 2019 CLS vehicles because the front passenger air bag may not deactivate if a child seat is installed, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical injury risk without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Occupant Classification System (OCS), which may not be properly calibrated. This miscalibration can result in the front passenger air bag failing to deactivate if a child seat is placed in the front seat.

If the front passenger air bag is not deactivated while a child seat is in the front seat, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. The recall began on November 26, 2018.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ E 400, AMG E63S, E 300, E43 AMG
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Occupant Classification
Hazard
Affected units
345

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • E 400
  • AMG E63S
  • E 300
  • E43 AMG
  • CLS 450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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