The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V892000·Announced 2019-12-16

Mercedes-Benz Recalls CLA Models Due to Air Bag Calibration Issue

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA models because the passenger air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

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 non-deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for products with potential for injury but no confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 2017-2018 CLA45 AMG vehicles. The recall involves 129 vehicles where the Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated. This defect may prevent the proper deployment of the front passenger air bag.

In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion free of charge to correct the issue. The recall began on July 31, 2020. 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 CLA 250, CLA250, AMG CLA45
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Safety System
Hazard
Affected units
129

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 (3)

  • CLA 250
  • CLA250
  • AMG CLA45

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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