Vehicle recall R/2014/085

Mercedes-Benz S-Class recall: Airbag may not perform as specified

DVSA recall R/2014/085 names the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It was launched 27 August 2014. It covers vehicles built 1 March 2014 to 31 May 2014.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2014/085
Launched: 27 August 2014
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1402
Vehicles: 712 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

Recall affected vehicles and replace air bag module

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	1 March 2014 to 31 May 2014	712

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Other recalls for these models

R/2013/139 Seat belts have not been installed correctly 18 December 2013, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/196 Front seat belts may not perform as intended 5 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/211 Combustion engine may fail to start 20 November 2015, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/248 Transmission may lock at low speed 5 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/247 Stop start engine may not restart 8 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-Class
R/2015/232 Auto stop/start may shutdown without warning 8 January 2016, Mercedes-Benz S-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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