2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl65 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl63 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl550 — Air bags: side/window
Published November 12, 2013 · Recall initiated: November 1, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V542000, published November 12, 2013 and initiated November 1, 2013. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl65 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl63 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl550 — Air bags: side/window.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- SL65
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL65 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL63 | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ SL550
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl65 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl63 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sl550 — Air bags: side/window recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V542000 on November 12, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: SL65.