Mercedes-Benz G Class Recall R/2012/110: Injury May Occur If The Passenger Airbag Deploys, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- P198
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled G Class vehicles built between 1 September 2010 and 30 April 2011. The spot welding between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel may not have been designed correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to rework the connection between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The spot welding between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel may not have been designed correctly. In the event of a vehicle crash with triggering of the front passenger airbag it is possible that the serrated rail detaches from the metal carrier of the instrument panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: INJURY MAY OCCUR IF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYS Defect: The spot welding between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel may not have been designed correctly. In the event of a vehicle crash with triggering of the front passenger airbag it is possible that the serrated rail detaches from the metal carrier of the instrument panel. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to rework the connection between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: injury may occur if the passenger airbag deploys.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to rework the connection between the serrated rail and the airbag cover in the metal carrier of the instrument panel.
Are You Affected?
G Class built between 1 September 2010 and 30 April 2011 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 1 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P198 or the DVSA reference R/2012/110. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2012/111 on 16 Nov 2012, for rear-axle suspension level sensor may break. The one launched after it was R/2012/091 on 29 Nov 2012, for floor mat may impede accelerator pedal. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2012 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/110, launched 28 November 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.