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Mercedes-Benz SLK250 Recall 13V236: Air Bags; Electrical System:Software

NHTSA campaign 13V236, reported June 4, 2013, 71 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V236Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Component
AIR BAGS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz SLK2502013
Mercedes-Benz SLK3502013