Mercedes-Benz A Class, B Class, CLA Recall R/2019/446: The Calibration Of The Occupant Classification System For The Passenger Seat May Not Meet…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2020
- Launched
- 75
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1961
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled A Class, B Class, CLA vehicles built between 29 April 2015 and 2 November 2017. The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat might not meet the specification. The dealer will replace the passenger seat cushion. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat might not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CALIBRATION OF THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION Defect: The calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat might not meet the specification. Remedy: Replace the passenger seat cushion
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the calibration of the occupant classification system for the passenger seat may not meet the specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the passenger seat cushion.
Are You Affected?
A Class, B Class, CLA built between 29 April 2015 and 2 November 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 75 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 SRPC1961 or the DVSA reference R/2019/446. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLA, GLBElectric drive unit power electronics | Low | R/2026/315 | |
| CLA, GLBSoftware version of communication module | Low | R/2026/203 | |
| A ClassInterior door handle release | Book soon | R/2026/098 | |
| CLABolting of front seats and belt buckles | Urgent | R/2025/533 | |
| CLAVariant of 48V wiring harness | Urgent | R/2025/556 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2020/137 on 17 Jul 2020, for the heat shield installed at the turbocharger may not meet the specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/134 on 21 Jul 2020, for the mounting of the gas line to the gas generator of the inerter system may not meet…. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/446, launched 21 July 2020. 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.