Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V380000 Reported August 6, 2012

Dashboard molding strip

Q: What is recall 12V380000?

NHTSA recall 12V380000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on August 6, 2012. It addresses: Dashboard molding strip. The recall affects approximately 189 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · N/A · 189 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V380000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

189

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 6, 2012

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V380000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V380000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V380000?

NHTSA recall 12V380000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on August 6, 2012. It addresses: Dashboard molding strip. The recall affects approximately 189 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V380000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.