Recall 14V386000

AIR BAGS

Report Date
20140701
Component
AIR BAGS
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG, SL 550, SL 63 AMG, and SL 65 AMG vehicles manufactured March 19, 2014, through May 5, 2014. Due to an air bag assembly error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating front passenger air bag deployment, the front passenger seat airbag may not properly deploy, increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz distributed an interim letter to owners on July 17, 2014. A second owner letter was mailed after parts became available in mid August 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372. Note: Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised that passengers or other items should not be placed in the passenger seat.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL550
2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL63
2014 MERCEDES BENZ SL65
2014 MERCEDES BENZ SLK250
2014 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350
2014 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.