2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall: lights
⚠️ What's 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 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V076000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2009030003
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 16,130
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 1, 2009
- Built
- Jul 1, 2008 – Mar 9, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov .