Mercedes-Benz CLS, E Class Recall R/2018/296: Front Passenger Seat Occupant Classification System Calibration May Not Correspond To The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Dec 2018
- Launched
- 151
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1842
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled CLS, E Class vehicles built between 1 April 2017 and 30 June 2018. Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system. The dealer will replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO THE SPECIFICATIONS Defect: Incorrect calibration of the front passenger occupant classification system. Remedy: Replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front passenger seat occupant classification system calibration may not correspond to the specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.
Are You Affected?
CLS, E Class built between 1 April 2017 and 30 June 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 151 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1842 or the DVSA reference R/2018/296. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/296, launched 18 December 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.