Recall 12V380000: 2002 Mercedes-Benz G55 and 1 other model

Report received

Aug 6, 2012

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz usa, llc.

Potentially affected

189vehicles

Model years

2002, 2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Mercedes-Benz G 5502 complaints
• 2002 Mercedes-Benz G552 complaints