A-Class, B-Class, CLA
A-Class, B-Class, CLA was recalled on 6 March 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00346/20. Injuries risk reported by Germany. The occupant classification system for the front passenger seat may not be calibrated in accordance with the specifications.
| Alert Number | A12/00346/20 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Model series: BR 176, BR 246, BR 117, Type-approval number: e1*2001/116*0470*15-*18, Type: 245 G |
| Published | 6 March 2020 |
Risk Description
The occupant classification system for the front passenger seat may not be calibrated in accordance with the specifications. Consequently, an installed child seat may be identified as a person or a small, light person as a child seat. As a result, the passenger airbag could be activated despite the presence of a child seat or the passenger airbag could fail to activate despite the presence of a person on the passenger seat, increasing the risk of injuries.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car under Mercedes-Benz recall code: 9190204.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to A-Class, B-Class, CLA.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.