NHTSA Recall 12V380000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 2012-08-06. An estimated 189 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
What the manufacturer will 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.
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.