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Mercedes-Benz recalling small number of G-Wagens over loose molding
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MummyChunk
2012-09-04 16:31:43 UTC
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Report Date : August 14, 2012 at 04:20 P

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V38000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s)
MERCEDES BENZ / G55 201
MERCEDES BENZ / G550 201

Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 03, 201

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000 NHTSA Action Number: N/

Component: STRUCTUR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 18

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 moldin
strip could potentially become loose and become a projectile in th
passenger compartment

Consequence
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding stri
comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury

Remedy
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce th
connection between the molding strip and air bag cover flap, free o
charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during September 2012
Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372
DAS
2012-09-05 17:27:49 UTC
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Must be made in the USA... :-)

DAS
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From AB
Report Date : August 14, 2012 at 04:20 PM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000
MERCEDES BENZ / G55 2011
MERCEDES BENZ / G550 2011
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 03, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 189
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.
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip
comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
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 is expected to begin during September 2012.
Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
DAS
2012-09-06 13:05:33 UTC
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Actually Austria, FWIW, in case anyone queries it...

DAS
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Must be made in the USA... :-)
DAS
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From AB
Report Date : August 14, 2012 at 04:20 PM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000
MERCEDES BENZ / G55 2011
MERCEDES BENZ / G550 2011
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. Mfr's Report Date: AUG 03, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V380000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 189
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.
In the event of the passenger airbag deployment, if the molding strip
comes loose, there is an increased risk of personal injury.
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 is expected to begin during September 2012.
Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
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