NHTSA Recall 14V386000: Air bags
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 311 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Mercedes-Benz SL550.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V386000 |
|---|---|
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Report received | July 1, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 18, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V386000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL63 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL65 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK250 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK350 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz SLK55 | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.