Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2012 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2013191
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the passenger seat Occupant Classification System may malfunction and could misinterpret a small stature person as a child seat, thereby deactivating the passenger frontal airbag and illuminating the "PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF" warning light. This could result in the airbag not deploying when warranted in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. Note: Within 50 meters of driving distance, the occupant classification system would automatically re-evaluate the occupant classification and correct the issue.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will verify the proper operation of the Occupant Classification System, and affect repairs if necessary.
6 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026