
Mercedes-Benz Australia has expanded its Takata driver-side airbag recall to include the 2011-14 model-year SLS AMG supercar.
Joining older-generation A-Class, GL, ML and SLK model lines, the notice involves driver airbags that wear the less-serious ‘beta’ rating.
A total of 121 SLS vehicles are affected by this recall – you can access the VIN list here.
While beta inflators are fairly low-risk compared to alpha-labelled ones, the potential fault remains the same as per other Takata-related recalls.
Over time, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can see the airbag inflator propellant degrade, which can cause the metal inflator housing to explode or rupture if the vehicle is involved in a collision that triggers the airbag.
If the condition occurs, metal fragments will shoot through the airbag cushion into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury, even death, to the vehicle’s occupants.
Mercedes-Benz adviese affected owners to get in contact with their preferred dealer to arrange the replacement of their driver’s airbag, free of charge.
For more information, contact 1300 659 307 (between 8:30am and 5pm) or use the company’s online VIN look-up tool. You can also access the original recall notice here.
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