Vehicle recall 12V380000 · August 6, 2012

Mercedes-Benz G 550 and G55

During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in the passenger compartment.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 12V380000
Reported to NHTSA: August 6, 2012
Filed by: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Owner notification: October 26, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 189
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure

Recall 12V380000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mercedes-Benz G 550 (2011): 2011
Mercedes-Benz G55 (2002): 2002

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