Recall 08V-242
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2006 to 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL and 1 other model: Trailer hitches.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-242
- Reported
- June 2, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 52,740 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
The risk
This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.
The fix
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008050004.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty: 1-[removed]); or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz GL 2006 to 2008
- Mercedes-Benz ML 2006 to 2008