Mercedes Benz G55; MERCEDES-BENZ G550 (2002-2011): Structure
Recall 12V380000 · Aug 6, 2012 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
189
vehicles affected
189
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V380000
- Date
- Aug 6, 2012
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 189
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 2002-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | G55 | 2002 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G550 | 2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V380000?
2 models: Mercedes Benz G55 (2002), Mercedes-Benz G550 (2011), about 189 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V380000?
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.
What can happen?
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.