Mercedes-Benz SL550

This model has recorded recalls in US but none on file for CA, AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWAREUS

    Various system failures, such as loss of drive power, reduced exterior lighting, or loss of dynamic control functions including stability and traction control, can increase the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOWUS

    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.

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    STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEMUS

    If the control unit pins lose connection, there would be a loss of electric power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. The increase in pin contact resistance can also increase the risk of a fire, even while the vehicle is parked and ignition is off.

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    COMMUNICATIONUS

    An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    In the event of a crash necessitating front passenger air bag deployment, the front passenger seat airbag may not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWAREUS

    If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTSUS

    Improperly adjusted low-beam headlights may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

  • Mercedes-Benz SL 550date unknown
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULEUS

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

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Mercedes-Benz SL 550date unknown
    COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONUS

    A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

  • Mercedes-Benz SL 550date unknown
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORSUS

    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Canada

No recorded recalls for this model in Canada.

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.