Recall 09V-076
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class: Exterior lighting (tail lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-076
- Reported
- March 10, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 16,130 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Water will cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire.
The fix
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mercedes benz recall no. 2009030003.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .