Mercedes-Benz recalls model year 2018-2019 vehicles with airbag issue

The seam in the front passenger airbag may tear during deployment.

08/21/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling 457 model year 2018 SL65 AMGs, model year 2019 SL63 AMGs and model year 2018-2019 SL450s and SL550s.

The front passenger airbag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.

A tear in the airbag may decrease performance and increase the risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger airbag free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2019.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at (800) 367-6372.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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