Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Recalls, Mercedes-Benz, Luxury



Mercedes-Benz is recalling 130 SL-Class roadsters built between January 16, 2013 and April 30, 2013 over concerns that the vehicle's airbags won't fire if a very light person is in the passenger seat. The issue rests with what's called the Occupant Classification System.

The OCS is a system that figures out if there's an occupant in a seat based on the amount of weight being exerted on a sensor, and will arm or disarm the airbags accordingly. The affected models - SL550, SL63 AMG and SL65 AMG - might not detect a very light person, which could increase the chance of injury were the car to get in a wreck.

Naturally, Mercedes will be notifying owners and replacing the passenger-side OCS free of charge. Take a look below for the bulletin from NHTSA.Continue reading Mercedes recalls 2013 SL models over airbag fault

Mercedes recalls 2013 SL models over airbag fault originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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