Recall 19V571000: 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63, 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65, 2018–2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 2, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 457
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
The risk
A tear in the air bag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100016.
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
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL65
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 450
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 450
- 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL 550
- 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 550
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V571000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2019100016
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Dec 13, 2019
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology