NHTSARecalled Nov 1, 2013 · #13V542000
Occupant Classification System (OCS)/Side Air Bag
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Occupant Classification System (OCS)/Side Air Bag
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Model numbers
- SL63, SL550, SL65
- UPCs
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What you should do
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.