Vehicle recall 18V515000 · August 3, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S, CLS 450 and 3 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V515000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 3, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018100004
- Owner notification
- November 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 345
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz CLS 450 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz E 300 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz E400 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG (2018): 2018
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