Vehicle recall R/2012/110

Mercedes-Benz G-Class recall: Injury may occur if the passenger airbag deploys

DVSA recall R/2012/110 names the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It was launched 28 November 2012. It covers vehicles built 1 September 2010 to 30 April 2011.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2012/110
Launched: 28 November 2012
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P198
Vehicles: 1 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz G-Class	1 September 2010 to 30 April 2011	1

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Other recalls for these models

R/2011/172 Fuel may leak 26 January 2012, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Mercedes-Benz R-Class, Mercedes-Benz S-Class and others
R/2015/237 Fire may occur 1 December 2015, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2016/222 ESP & epb may not function 19 October 2016, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2016/217 Engine may cut out 20 October 2016, Mercedes-Benz G-Class
R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2016/299 Front passenger airbag may be deactivated 30 January 2017, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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