Sensor: occupant classificationRecall 19V-892 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-892 covers 129 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a sensor: occupant classification problem, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V892000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
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
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2015 to October 26, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.