2009 Mercedes Benz M-class Recalls
All 2009 Mercedes Benz M-class recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.March 10th, 2009
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Recall Date
March 10th, 2009
March 10th, 2009
Units Effected
16,130
16,130
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V076000
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2009030003
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 2008
Manufactured End Date: March 9th, 2009
Date of Owner Notification: May 1st, 2009
Defect Summary:
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 16,130 MY 2009 M-CLASS W164 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL POWER LIFT GATE. AS A RESULT OF A FAULTY SEAL AROUND THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR COMPARTMENT CONTAINING THE SPARE TIRE. WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE CONTROL UNIT FOR THE POWER LIFT GATE CAN RESULT IN DISABLING OF THE POWER LIFT GATE MOTOR. Consequence Summary:
WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL OF THE REAR TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY WITH A THICKER ONE AND REPOSITION THE AFFECTED POWER LIFT GATE CONTROL UNIT INSIDE THE CHASSIS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372. Recall Notes:
MERCEDES BENZ RECALL NO. 2009030003.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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