NHTSA Recall 13V542000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V542000; Date: Nov. 1, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Mercedes Benz SL550; 2013 Mercedes Benz SL63; 2013 Mercedes Benz SL65
Component: Air Bags:side/window
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 130
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 20, 2013
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