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Mercedes-Benz G55 Recall 12V380: Structure

NHTSA campaign 12V380, reported August 6, 2012, 189 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V380MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Component
STRUCTURE
Problem
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz G 5502011
Mercedes-Benz G552002