MERCEDES BENZ CLA45 AMG 2018: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : CLA45 AMG | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2015-01-19 - 2017-10-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V892000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-12-16 | Date Added to Database: 2019-12-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 129 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk beginning February 7, 2020. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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