| NHTSA Recall # | 99711 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 13V542000 |
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| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL63 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW |
| Date of notification | 20/12/13 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 13/01/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/04/13 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/11/13 |
| Report created | 12/11/13 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 130 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |