Mercedes-Benz recalls CLA250 and CLA45 class vehicles

The front passenger airbag may not deploy properly

01/27/2020

James Limbach Reporter

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 129 model year 2015-2018 CLA250 & CLA250 4MATIC, and model year 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 airbag.

If the airbag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin February 11, 2020.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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