MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : M CLASS | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2008-07-01 - 2009-03-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V076000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2009-05-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2009-03-10 | Date Added to Database: 2009-03-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2009030003 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 16130 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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