Recall 13V542000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Defect in 2013-2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65
RECALL This recall affects up to 130 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V542000 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 130 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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