FORD E300 2018: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Make : FORD | Model : E300 | Year : 2018 |
Build Dates : 2017-07-28 - 2018-04-20 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V515000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-08-03 | Date Added to Database: 2018-08-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018100004 | ||
Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 345 | ||
Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |