2008 Mercedes Benz GL recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL, covering 62,321 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
- Risk
- If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited.
- Remedy
- Mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V682000 · Recall details
Trailer hitches
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V242000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
- Risk
- When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. In addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.
Recall number 08V006000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL recalls
How do I check if my 2008 Mercedes Benz GL has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2008 Mercedes Benz GL have?
3, covering steering, trailer hitches and engine and engine cooling.
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