Mercedes-Benz B Class, CLA Recall R/2018/349: The Calibration Of The Front Passenger Seat Occupant Clasification System May Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Feb 2019
- Launched
- 163
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1847
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled B Class, CLA vehicles built between 1 January 2018 and 28 February 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: THE CALIBRATION OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OCCUPANT CLASIFICATION SYSTEM MAY NOT CORRESPOND TO 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: the calibration of the front passenger seat occupant clasification system may not correspond to specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the seat cushion of the front passenger seat.
Are You Affected?
B Class, CLA built between 1 January 2018 and 28 February 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 163 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 SRPC1847 or the DVSA reference R/2018/349. 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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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/381 on 24 Feb 2019, for incorrect door lock operating lever on right side of vehicle may have been installed. The one launched after it was R/2018/374 on 5 Mar 2019, for the connection between the steering shaft and steering gear may have been fitted with an…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/349, launched 27 February 2019. 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.