| NHTSA Recall # | 127784 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V514000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018120001 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | AMG CLA45 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Date of notification | 02/01/19 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 10/01/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 03/02/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/08/18 |
| Report created | 09/08/18 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 86 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 mercedes-benz cla250, cla250 4matic, and cla45 amg 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began january 2, 2019. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018120001. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |