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NHTSA Campaign 13V542000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Nov 1, 2013 · 130 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SL63, SL550, and SL65 vehicles manufactured January 16, 2013, through April 30, 2013. The affected vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not detect a very light person sitting in the front passenger seat.

Consequence

If the OCS does not detect a very light person sitting in the seat, the passenger side air bag would be turned off. In the event of a crash necessitating side air bag deployment, the passenger would be at an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side seat cushion including the OCS. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ SL550 2013 130
MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 2013 130
MERCEDES-BENZ SL65 2013 130

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V542000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.