Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 20, 2013

(Campaign #: 2013110008)

Seat Belt Anchor Fittings

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S550 vehicles manufactured April 11, 2013, through October 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the front seat belt anchor might not be installed correctly allowing it to come loose in a crash.

NHTSA ID: 13V576000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 290

Consequence Summary:

If the seat belt anchor comes loose, in the event of a crash, the occupant may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the front seat belt anchor fitting, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's recall number is 2013110008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 89.31

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November 1, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Occupant Classification System (OCS)/Side Air Bag

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.

NHTSA ID: 13V542000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 130

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.77

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June 4, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Occupant Classification System

Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SLK250 and SLK350 vehicles manufactured October 9, 2012, through November 20, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not correctly differentiate between a child seat or a very light person being in the front passenger seat.

NHTSA ID: 13V236000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 71

Consequence Summary:

If the OCS incorrectly classifies a very light person as being a child seat, in the event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment, the system would deactivate the passenger airbag, increasing the 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 July 26, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 29, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Belt Anchor Fittings may be Loose

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 GL350 BlueTEC, GL450 4MATIC, GL550 4MATIC, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured May 15, 2012 through October 4, 2012. The second row seat belt anchor fitting bolts may not be properly torqued.

NHTSA ID: 13V166000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 256

Consequence Summary:

If the bolts are not properly torqued, the seat belt anchor bolts may continue to loosen and in the the event of a crash, the belted occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners and dealers will check, and tighten the bolts of the seat belt anchor fittings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall campaign began on May 24, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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