Recall 13V542000: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 and 2 other models

Report received

Nov 1, 2013

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

130vehicles

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL55017 complaints
• 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL631 complaints
• 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL650 complaints