Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2013191 - MERCEDES-BENZ

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Summary

Product
Car recalled by MERCEDES-BENZ
Issue
Vehicle - Airbag
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2012 | MERCEDES-BENZ | SLK CLASS

Issue

On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a small stature person as a child seat, thereby deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in the airbag not deploying when warranted in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically re-evaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue. Correction: Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-70493
Transport Canada ID
2013191

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