Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 19V-571 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-571 covers 457 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V571000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100016.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 20, 2018 to November 22, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.