Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V380000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V380000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2011 g550 and g55 (amg) vehicles manufactured from september 20, 2010, through april 27, 2011 Includes 189 affected units, Dashboard Molding Strip, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011 g550 and g55 (amg) vehicles manufactured from september 20, 2010, through april 27, 2011

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V380000
Report Received Date: 2012-08-06T00:00:00
Subject: Dashboard molding strip
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 189

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V380000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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