MERCEDES BENZ M CLASS 2009: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | M CLASS | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-05-01 | 2009-03-10 | 2009-03-10 |
Production Dates: 2008-07-01 - 2009-03-09
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2009030003
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16130
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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.
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 .
