Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SL550
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V542000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Side/Window
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130113
End Of Manufacture
20130430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
130
Date Owners Notified
20131220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20131101