2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA45, 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Recall: Occupant Classification System (OCS) may have been improperly calibrated…
NHTSA campaign 19V892000 · Air Bags · filed Dec 16, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 CLA250 and CLA250 4MATIC, and 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 air bag.
The risk
In the event of a crash, if the air bag does not deploy as designed, the front seat passenger has an increased risk of an injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060012.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | AMG CLA45 | 2017, 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA 250 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | CLA250 | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V892000 (manufacturer number 2020060012). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.