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Model year 2019 · Mercedes-Benz

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS. The most recent was reported on June 14, 2024. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG CLS53, CLS 450.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
24V445000June 14, 2024Electrical System › Wiring
22V733000September 30, 2022Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
22V533000July 22, 2022Electrical System › Wiring
22V365000May 20, 2022Communication › Auto Crash Notification
22V232000April 8, 2022Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V058000February 5, 2021Communication › Auto Crash Notification
20V449000July 31, 2020Electrical System › Software
19V788000November 1, 2019Seat Belts
19V605000August 16, 2019Electrical System › Wiring
19V540000July 19, 2019Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Radar
18V911000December 19, 2018Exterior Lighting › Headlights
18V850000November 29, 2018Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack
18V761000October 29, 2018Electrical System › Software
18V515000August 3, 2018Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Electrical System (8) · Communication (2) · Seat Belts (2) · Air Bags (1) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 24V445000Manufacturer no. 2024100002/3

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2024
Owner notification
November 15, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
22,422 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 CLS 53 4MATIC, 2019-2023 E 53 4MATIC Cabriolet, E 53 4MATIC Coupe, E 53 4MATIC Sedan, 2021-2024 GT 43 4MATIC, and 2019-2025 GT 53 4MATIC vehicles. The transmission wiring harness connection might not have been correctly wired during a prior recall repair, and during production. which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the two-part wiring harness and connector, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 9, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100002/3. This recall supersedes recall 22V-533. Vehicles repaired under the prior recall will still need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V445000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V733000Manufacturer no. 2022100009

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
September 30, 2022
Owner notification
January 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19,968 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency call (eCall) system, electric seat adjustment, hazard warning lights, and automatic door locks.

Safety risk

The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the 12V battery, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022100009.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V733000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V533000Manufacturer no. 2022080010

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
July 22, 2022
Owner notification
October 14, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
16,977 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 AMG GT43, 2019-2022 AMG E53, E53 Coupe, E53 Cabriolet, AMG GT53, and 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 vehicles. The transmission wiring harness may be misrouted, which can expose the electrical connector to corrosion, and result in an electrical short-circuit.

Safety risk

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the electrical connector, as necessary. Dealers will also reroute the harness and install an additional bracket. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 14, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080010.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V533000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V365000Manufacturer no. See Recall Schedule

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
May 20, 2022
Owner notification
July 8, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
242,722 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
August 5, 2016 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication module's SIM card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (eCall) system.

Safety risk

A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on July 8, 2022, May 17, 2024, July 29, 2024, and September 27, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's numbers are for this recall is 2022060005 and 2023110006.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V365000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V232000Manufacturer no. 2022060007

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
April 8, 2022
Owner notification
July 15, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
126,443 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022060007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V232000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V058000Manufacturer no. 2021020025

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,292,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V058000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V449000Manufacturer no. 2020080015

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
July 31, 2020
Owner notification
September 8, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS 450

Components: Electrical System › Software; Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to not operate properly, only displaying a solid warning light if either the driver or passenger seat belt is unfastened, instead of a blinking light with an audible tone.

Safety risk

Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the instrument cluster software, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020080015.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V449000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V788000Manufacturer no. 2020020017

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
March 13, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
29,720 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
June 2, 2018 – October 31, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 E400 Wagon 4MATIC, E400 4MATIC, E43 AMG 4MATIC, 2018-2019 E63S AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E63 AMG 4MATIC Wagon, E300, E300 4MATIC, GLC63S Coupe AMG 4MATIC, 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E450 Wagon, E53 AMG 4MATIC, GLC300, GLC63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, G550 4MATIC, G63 AMG, GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC300 4MATIC, GLC350e 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, GLC43 AMG 4MATIC, GLC63 AMG 4MATIC, GT63 AMG four-door 4MATIC, and GT63S AMG four-door 4MATIC vehicles. Although correctly fastened, the front seat belts may be inaccurately detected as being unfastened, which may cause the electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the pretensioner to be deactivated.

Safety risk

The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belt buckles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 13, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020017.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V788000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V605000Manufacturer no. 2019090019

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
August 16, 2019
Owner notification
November 1, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,264 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
December 19, 2017 – January 7, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS 450

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS 450 Coupe and CLS 450 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder gasoline engines. The electrical line that supplies power to the engine coolant pump may contact the engine fan and chafe, possibly causing a malfunction of the coolant pump or a deactivation of the 48V on-board electrical system.

Safety risk

A malfunctioning engine coolant pump can increase coolant temperatures, possibly leading to an engine stall. Deactivation of the 48V on-board electrical system can cause the vehicle to not restart after using the ECO start/stop function or "Glide" mode. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coolant pump electrical line for damage, repairing it and rerouting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090019.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V605000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V540000Manufacturer no. 2019080008

Forward Collision Avoidance › Sensing System › Radar

Report received by NHTSA
July 19, 2019
Owner notification
September 13, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,957 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
November 19, 2018 – July 3, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300, E300 4MATIC, E450 Cabrio, E450 Cabrio 4MATIC, E450 Coupe, E450 Coupe 4MATIC, E450 Wagon 4MATIC, E450 4MATIC, E53 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, E53 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, E53 AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG 4MATIC, E63S AMG Wagon 4MATIC, S450, S450 4MATIC, S560 Cabrio, S560 Coupe 4MATIC, S560, S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Maybach, S63 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, S63 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, S63 AMG 4MATIC, S65 AMG Cabrio, S65 AMG, and AMG GT53 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles, and 2020 GLC300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLE350 4MATIC, and GLE450 4MATIC vehicles equipped with the Driver Assistance Package. A software error in the radar sensor control unit may impair the functionality of the Active Brake Assist.

Safety risk

An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the radar sensor control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V540000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V911000Manufacturer no. 2019020007

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
December 19, 2018
Owner notification
March 15, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
104 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
December 18, 2017 – November 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, and CLS53 AMG vehicles. The horizontal adjustment screw may not be effectively sealed, allowing the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, & Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the horizontal headlight adjustment screws, sealing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020007.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V911000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V850000Manufacturer no. 2019080012

Steering › Rack And Pinion › Rack

Report received by NHTSA
November 29, 2018
Owner notification
August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,373 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
January 2, 2018 – October 5, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe rear-wheel drive vehicles. A locknut in the steering rack may break under high load, possibly causing the steering to become stuck in one position.

Safety risk

A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering rack, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V850000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V761000Manufacturer no. 2019030012

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
October 29, 2018
Owner notification
April 12, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
119 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
December 7, 2017 – October 19, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG CLS53, CLS 450

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles. The Central Powertrain Controller (CPC) control unit could reset while driving, possibly causing an engine stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the CPC control unit software, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019030012.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V761000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V515000Manufacturer no. 2018100004

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
August 3, 2018
Owner notification
November 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
345 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS
July 28, 2017 – April 20, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
CLS 450

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V515000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 17, 2024.