MERCEDES BENZ SL550 2019: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V571000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SL550 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-13 2019-08-02 2019-08-05

Production Dates: 2018-03-20 - 2018-11-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019100016

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 457

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.

Consequence

A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100016.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.