Air bag may not be properly assembled
Defect 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.
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 14V386000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V386000?
NHTSA recall 14V386000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on July 1, 2014. It addresses: Air bag may not be properly assembled. The recall affects approximately 311 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V386000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.