2002 Mercedes-Benz G55, 2011 Mercedes-Benz G550 Recall: During the front passenger air bag deployment, parts of the molding strip…
NHTSA campaign 12V380000 · Structure · filed Aug 6, 2012 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | G55 | 2002 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G550 | 2011 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 12V380000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.