Now Hear This! Mercedes Recall
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Mercedes-Benz has announced a recall of approximately 130 SL class vehicles equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS).
Which Mercedes-Benz models are affected by the recall?
Model year 2013 SL63, SL550 and SL65 manufactured from January 16 through April 30, 2013.
What causes the faulty airbags?
The OCS system might be faulty and not detect lighter passengers in the front seat. This could create the airbag to not deploy in a crash, thus resulting in injury for the passenger.
Are there any known accidents attributed to the defect?
At this time, no known accidents have been reported by Mercedes-Benz attributing to the defect.
What do I do if my car is one of those affected?
Mercedes-Benz will be notifying all owners affected by the recall in December 2013. Mercedes-Benz will replace the passenger side seat cushion and the OCS free of charge.
If your Mercedes-Benz is part of this recall and you have not been notified, call your local, independent Mercedes-Benz repair shop to schedule an appointment to have your Mercedes-Benz checked and serviced for the defect.
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