MERCEDES-BENZ SLK250, SLK350 (2013): Electrical system
Recall 13V236000 · Jun 4, 2013 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
71
vehicles affected
71
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V236000
- Date
- Jun 4, 2013
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 71
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Air bags
- Model years
- 2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
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 July 26, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | SLK250 | 2013 |
| Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | 2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V236000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz SLK250 (2013), Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (2013), about 71 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V236000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.