The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V236000·Announced 2013-06-04

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 for Airbag System Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles because the occupant classification system may fail to detect light passengers, potentially deactivating the airbag.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the airbag may fail to deploy, increasing injury risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured between October 9, 2012, and November 20, 2012. The recall addresses a defect in the occupant classification system (OCS) located in the front passenger seat.

The OCS may incorrectly identify a very light person or a child seat as a child seat. If this misclassification occurs, the system may deactivate the passenger airbag during a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger-side seat cushion, including the OCS. The recall began on July 26, 2013. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-201-573-0600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENz, MERCEDES-BENZ SLK250, SLK350
Brand
MERCEDES-BENz
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Airbag / Occupant Safety
Hazard
Affected units
71

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SLK250
  • SLK350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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