Mercedes-Benz SL Class Recall R/2019/279: The Passenger Air Bag Cushion May Not Have Been Sewn According To Specification, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 88
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1923
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled SL Class vehicles built between 1 March 2018 and 30 November 2018. Front passenger airbag cushion may not have been sewn correctly. The dealer will replace front passenger airbag on affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Front passenger airbag cushion may not have been sewn correctly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE PASSENGER AIR BAG CUSHION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SEWN ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATION Defect: Front passenger airbag cushion may not have been sewn correctly Remedy: Replace front passenger airbag on affected vehicles
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the passenger air bag cushion may not have been sewn according to specification.
The Fix
The dealer will replace front passenger airbag on affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
SL Class built between 1 March 2018 and 30 November 2018 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 88 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1923 or the DVSA reference R/2019/279. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Class, A Class (177), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 16 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/110 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/120 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/134 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/132 | |
| A Class (177), A CLASS(176), AMG GT, B Class (246) and 20 moreThe behaviour of the emergency call system might not meet specifications | Book soon | R/2021/131 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2019/375 on 15 Nov 2019, for vehicles were delivered with a higher transmission oil level than intended. The one launched after it was R/2019/362 on 28 Nov 2019, for rear suspension mounting may not meet specification. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2019 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/279, launched 22 November 2019. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.