MERCEDES-BENZ SL550, SL63, SL65 (2013): Air bags
Recall 13V542000 · Nov 1, 2013 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
130
vehicles affected
130
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V542000
- Date
- Nov 1, 2013
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 130
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Side/window
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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 can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | SL550 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz | SL63 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz | SL65 | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V542000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz SL550 (2013), Mercedes-Benz SL63 (2013), Mercedes-Benz SL65 (2013), about 130 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V542000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.