Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Takata Airbag Recall Update

The world is forgetting all about the diesel emissions scandal as the Takata airbag pandemonium begins to branch out into more than 10 auto manufacturers. Ford, Honda, Mitsubishi, and many more are racing to fix their defective cars to prevent more injuries. Even Mercedes-Benz isn't free from the fire with 9 total models on the operating table. Even the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG can be found on the list of Takata airbag recall updates. Mercedes-AMG GT S vs Mercedes-AMG GT R

Takata Truth

Similar to the time when Chevy issued a massive ignition switch recall, Mercedes-Benz is taking a lot of the blame for the defective part, but is it valid? The truth is that Mercedes-Benz may not actually be at fault, pushing the blame outward to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specifics are still under the rug but basically it looks like the NHTSA overlooked a typographical error or something similar to cause the issue.

The Problem

When your car collides with something, the airbags have to deploy in milliseconds to stop you from flying through the windshield. To make this happen, the airbags have to be inflated with a powerful compressor. The inflator on the defective Takata airbags has a potential to fail, but that's not the worst part. Not only will the airbag not deploy, but the inflator could explode, throwing pieces of metal through the air.

The Solution

If you currently own a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, not to be confused with the Mercedes-AMG GT S, we advise you bring your car to a Mercedes-Benz service department as soon as possible. If you have any questions about this Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG airbag recall update, leave a comment below! Our service department is open Monday through Saturday and we specialize in AMG performance.