NHTSA Recall 13V236000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V236000; Date: Jun. 4, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mercedes Benz SLK250; 2013 Mercedes Benz SLK350
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 71
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 2013
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