Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes Benz G55 2002
- Mercedes-Benz G550 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V380000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 6, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 26, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 189
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 30, 2010 to Apr 27, 2011
- Part
- Structure
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Aug 5, 2010
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Mar 18, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 18, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Forward collision avoidance Nov 14, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.