Air Bag Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK55

Mercedes Benz SLK55 owners have reported 3 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK55

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
3

Air Bag problem #1

Takata recall: received recall notice from Mercedes Benz in February, but they have no replacement part at this time. I need the use of vehicle, but am afraid to use because of the recall. Mercedes benz is not doing anything for their customers as they are saying the car should be safe to drive. Is there anything that can be done to get a loaner vehicle or get mb and takata to come up with replacement part or reimbursement for lost use of vehicle?.

Air Bag problem #2

Takata recall, I have been notified that my vehicle contains the defective air bags however no solution has been provided and given the nature of the issue the vehicle is not safe to drive. I have been unable to drive this vehicle for over 18 months since we were first aware of the issue.

Air Bag problem #3

Car has been under recall for almost 2 years and they still have no resolution. They continue to say that they cannot predict when the air bags will be available.



SLK55 Service Bulletins
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