MERCEDES BENZ SL550 2013: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V542000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SL550 | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-20 | 2013-11-01 | 2013-11-12 |
Production Dates: 2013-01-13 - 2013-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
