Recall 13V236000: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 4, 2013

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

71vehicles

Model years

2013

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK2508 complaints
• 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK3500 complaints