2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL63 and others recall: side/window

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on November 1, 2013. It covers about 130 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 130
reported: Nov 1, 2013
owners notified: Dec 20, 2013

Air bags: side/window

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 13V542000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V542000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550, Mercedes-Benz SL63 and others side/window?

Yes. Recall 13V542000, reported on November 1, 2013, covers about 130 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V542000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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