Mercedes-Benz · Canada · High
Mercedes-Benz SLK Class: Airbag
Affects Mercedes-Benz SLK Class · 2012 — about 10 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a child seat as a small stature person, thereby not deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and not illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in an unwarranted airbag deployment in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to a child located in the passenger seating position. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically reevaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue. Correction: Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.