Air bagsRecall 13V-236 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 13V-236 covers 71 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V236000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 9, 2012 to November 20, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.