Recall 12V380000

STRUCTURE

Report Date

20120806

Component

STRUCTURE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2002	MERCEDES BENZ	G55
2011	MERCEDES BENZ	G550

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.