NHTSA (USA)High Risk
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ G550NHTSA Campaign #12V380000
The official notice
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.
Safety 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.
189 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026