Mercedes-Benz S Class Recall R/2014/085: Airbag May Not Perform As Specified, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Aug 2014
- Launched
- 712
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1402
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled S Class vehicles built between 1 March 2014 and 31 May 2014. The front passenger air bag module may not have been installed according to specifications. The dealer will replace air bag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front passenger air bag module may not have been installed according to specifications. If activated it is possible that separate parts of the passenger air bag module may become loose and may detach.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT PERFORM AS SPECIFIED Defect: The front passenger air bag module may not have been installed according to specifications. If activated it is possible that separate parts of the passenger air bag module may become loose and may detach. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag module
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not perform as specified.
The Fix
The dealer will replace air bag module.
Are You Affected?
S Class built between 1 March 2014 and 31 May 2014 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 712 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1402 or the DVSA reference R/2014/085. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| A Class, C Class, CLA(117), GLA and 2 moreOn affected vehicles the panel located between the windshield and the panoramic sunroof might not have been bonded correctly during a prior service repair | Low | R/2024/024 | |
| S ClassA 12V ground connection bolt in the boot might not meet specifications | Low | R/2023/259 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2014/076 on 7 Jul 2014, for seat belt anchorate and window bags may not perform correctly. The one launched after it was R/2014/094 on 11 Sep 2014, for risk of fire. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2014 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/085, launched 27 August 2014. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.