Mercedes-benz Recall 12V380000: Structure

NHTSA recall 12V380000 · announced August 6, 2012 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 189 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured from September 20, 2010, through April 27, 2011. During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.

The risk

In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.

What to do

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Mercedes-benz G55
• 2011 Mercedes-benz G550

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.