NHTSA vehicle safety data

2009 Mercedes Benz M Class Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2009 Mercedes Benz M Class has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mercedes Benz dealer.

Complete safety data for the 2009 Mercedes Benz M Class. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

NHTSA #09V076000

Reported March 10, 2009 · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Free manufacturer 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.

Notes

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

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