MERCEDES BENZ G55 2002: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V380000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ G55 2002
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-10-26 2012-08-06 2012-08-06

Production Dates: 2010-09-30 - 2011-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 189

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.

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.