Mercedes-Benz Recalls SL Models for Passenger Air Bag Seam Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2018-2019 SL models because the front passenger air bag seam may tear during deployment, increasing injury risk.
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 safety-critical component (air bag) where a defect could increase the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2018-2019 SL 550, SL 450, AMG SL65, and AMG SL63 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, which allows the seam to tear during deployment.
A tear in the air bag may decrease its performance and increase the risk of injury to the passenger. The affected vehicles include 2018-2019 SL 550 and SL 450 models, as well as 2018 AMG SL65 and 2019 AMG SL63 models.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag free of charge. The recall began on December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550, SL 450, AMG SL65, AMG SL63
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Air Bag
- Affected units
- 457
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 (4)
- SL 550
- SL 450
- AMG SL65
- AMG SL63
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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