The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·12V380000·Announced 2012-08-06

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2011 G55 and G550 Due to Airbag Molding Strip Hazard

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2011 G55 and G550 vehicles because the front passenger airbag molding strip may become loose and act as a projectile during deployment, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential projectile hazards during airbag deployment.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2011 G550 and G55 (AMG) vehicles manufactured between September 20, 2010, and April 27, 2011. The recall addresses a defect where parts of the molding strip could potentially become loose during front passenger airbag deployment. If the molding strip comes loose, it may become a projectile in the passenger compartment, creating an increased risk of personal injury.

Dealers will reinforce the connection between the molding strip and the airbag cover flap free of charge. The safety recall began on October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ G55, G550
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
189

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • G55
  • G550

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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