Mercedes-Benz recalls vehicles with air bag issues

The front passenger air bag may not deploy properly

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Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 311 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. 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.

Until the vehicle has been remedied, owners are advised that passengers or other items should not be placed in the passenger seat.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge.

Parts for the remedy are not currently available. The company will send an interim letter to owners in July 2014, and a second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available.

Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.