Vehicle recall 14V386000 · July 1, 2014
Mercedes-Benz SL 550, SL63 and 4 more models
Due to an air bag assembly error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V386000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 1, 2014
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 311
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz SL 550 (2014): 2014
- Mercedes-Benz SL63 (2014): 2014
- Mercedes-Benz SL65 (2014): 2014
- Mercedes-Benz SLK250 (2014): 2014
- Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (2014): 2014
- Mercedes-Benz SLK55 (2014): 2014
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