Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Slk250 2013
- Mercedes-Benz Slk350 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V236000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 4, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jul 26, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 71
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 9, 2012 to Nov 20, 2012
- Part
- Electrical system › Software; Air bags
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electronic stability control (esc) May 9, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Jul 1, 2014
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Jun 15, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.