StructureRecall 12V-380 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recall 12V-380 covers 189 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V380000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 30, 2010 to April 27, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.