2009 Mercedes Benz M Class recall: tail lights
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 10, 2009. It covers about 16,130 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 16,130
- reported
- Mar 10, 2009
- owners notified
- May 1, 2009
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- 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.
- Risk
- Water will cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire.
- 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.
Recall number 09V076000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V076000
Is there a recall on the 2009 Mercedes Benz M Class tail lights?
Yes. Recall 09V076000, reported on March 10, 2009, covers about 16,130 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V076000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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