MERCEDES BENZ CLA250 2018: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V892000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | CLA250 | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-31 | 2019-12-16 | 2019-12-16 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-19 - 2017-10-26
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2020060012
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 129
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
