| NHTSA Recall # | 134581 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V515000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2018100004 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E43 AMG |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION |
| Date of notification | 26/11/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 28/07/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 20/04/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 03/08/18 |
| Report created | 09/08/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 345 |
| Defect 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. |
| 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 november 26, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. |
| 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). |