Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
SL65
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V386000
Component Description
Air BAGS
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140319
End Of Manufacture
20140505
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
311
Date Owners Notified
20140818
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20140701