Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 18V-515 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 18V-515 covers 345 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on August 3, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 80% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V515000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
80%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 28, 2017 to April 20, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.