Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SLK250
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V236000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20121009
End Of Manufacture
20121120
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
71
Date Owners Notified
20130726
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20130604