MERCEDES BENZ SLK350 2013: AIR BAGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V236000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SLK350 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-26 2013-06-04 2013-06-05

Production Dates: 2012-10-09 - 2012-11-20

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: AIR BAGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 71

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz "Mercedes" is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured October 9, 2012, through November 20, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system "OCS" that may not correctly differentiate between a child seat or a very light person being in the front passenger seat.

Consequence

If the OCS incorrectly classifies a very light person as being a child seat, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the system would deactivate the passenger airbag, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side seat cushion including the OCS. The recall began on July 26, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600.

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.