Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Cla 250C Vehicles Manufactured September 10, 2014, To September 11, 2014, 2014 Cla 250C 4Matic Vehicles Manufactured September 13, 2014, To September 25, 2014, And 2014 Cla 45 AMG 4Matic Vehicles Manufactured September 10, 2014, To September 25, 2014. The Affected Vehicles Have Fuses That May Have Been Incorrectly Installed In The Passenger Side Interior Fuse Boxes.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
CLA250
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
15V426000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Sensor:Occupant Classification
Effect Of Defect
If The Fuses Were Not Properly Installed, They May Lose Electrical Contact. In The Event Of A Loss Of Electrical Contact, Certain Systems May Be Impacted, Including The FunCTIon Of The Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Recognition System, The Passenger Side Air Bag Indicator Lamp, The Instrument Cluster And The Windshield Wipers. Should The FunCTIon Of The Front Passenger Seat Occupancy Recognition System Or The Passenger Side Airbag Indicator Lamp Be Affected, The Risk Of Injury For Passengers In The Event Of A Crash Would Be Increased. Should The FunCTIon Of The Instrument Cluster And The Windshield Wipers Be Affected, The Risk Of A Crash Would Be Increased.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Position And Orientation Of The Fuses, And If Necessary, Replace The Fuse Box, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 18, 2015. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa’S Number For This Recall Is 2015060007.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140910
End Of Manufacture
20140925
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43
Date Owners Notified
20150818
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20150706
Make Campaign Number
2015060007