2018 MERCEDES BENZ E43 AMG Recall

Campaign:

18V515000 on 08/08/2018

Component:

Air bags: occupant classification system - ocs (front passenger)

Manufactured:

07/27/2017 - 04/19/2018

Affected:

345

Defect:

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.

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.

Correction:

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.

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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