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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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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