What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 1999233
- Recall date
- 17 December 1999
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Models
- Sl Class
- Model years
- 1997
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Airbag
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 158
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain SL320, SL500 and SL600 vehicles, corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the supplementary restraint system (SRS) gas generator module may occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity. Corrosion of the ignition filament may result in the driver's airbag being deployed inadvertently. Correction: Driver's airbags will be inspected and replaced where necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 1999233.