Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 24, 2014

(Campaign #: 2014120006)

Seat Belt Load Limiters

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 E250 Diesel, E250 Blue Tec 4 Matic, E350 Sedan, E350 Sedan 4 Matic, E350 Wagon 4 Matic, E400 Sedan, E400 Sedan 4 Matic, E63 Sedan, and E63 Wagon vehicles manufactured October 8, 2014, to October 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the double seat belt buckle for the middle position of the rear passenger seat could fail under loading experienced in a severe frontal crash.

NHTSA ID: 14V818000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 1,378

Consequence Summary:

If the middle position double seat belt buckle assembly fails under load such as in a severe frontal crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action:

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the double seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began February 2, 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014120006.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 94.78

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December 1, 2014

(Campaign #: 2014120002)

Oil may Leak from Chain Tensioner Gasket

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 E250 BlueTec, E250 BlueTec 4Matic, GLK250 4Matic BlueTec, and 2015 ML250 4Matic BlueTec vehicles manufactured February 28, 2014, to November 10, 2014. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from around the chain tensioner gasket area.

NHTSA ID: 14V762000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 4,871

Consequence Summary:

Leaking oil may drip onto a hot engine surface, increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, the leaking oil may be a road hazard for other vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chain tensioner gasket, free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes' number for this recall is 2014120002.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 95.5

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September 26, 2014

(Campaign #: 2014090008)

Possible Loss of Steering Function At Low Speeds

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 C300 4Matic and C400 4Matic vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to September 18, 2014. If the steering coupling interlock mechanism is not locked in place, the sliding shaft, which is part of the steering column, could become disengaged from the steering coupling socket due to vibrations, steering thrust, or load feedback from the road surface.

NHTSA ID: 14V598000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 10,509

Consequence Summary:

If the sliding shaft becomes disengaged from the steering coupling socket, the driver may experience noises, steering backlash, and in a worst case, loss of steering control, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering coupling interlock mechanism to verify that it is in the locked position, free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2014. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2014090008.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 99

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July 1, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Air Bag may not be Properly Assembled

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.

NHTSA ID: 14V386000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 311

Consequence Summary:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 97.43

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April 11, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Tail Lamp Dimming or Failure

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 C300, C300 4Matic, C350, and C63 AMG vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, through July 13, 2011. In the affected vehicles, a poor electrical ground connection may result in the dimming or failure of the tail lights.

NHTSA ID: 14V177000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 252,867

Consequence Summary:

Dimming or failure of the tail lights reduces the ability to warn other motorists of the driver's intentions of stopping or turning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bulb holders if not previously updated and replace any corroded connectors, free of charge. The recall began on August, 18, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 67.28

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March 31, 2014

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Child Seat Anchorage/FMVSS 225

Mercedes Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2014 GL350 BlueTEC 4Matic, GL450 4Matic, GL550 4Matic, and GL63 AMG vehicles manufactured November 4, 2013, through November 15, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the foldable second row seat bottom may not fold down low enough to allow proper use of the child seat achors. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

NHTSA ID: 14V158000

Component: CHILD SEAT

# of Units Affected: 69

Consequence Summary:

Without the use of the lower anchor points, a child restraint may be insufficiently or improperly anchored to the seat, increasing the risk of injury to the child in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat pan of the second row seat, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 81.16

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