Mercedes Benz G500, G55, G550; MERCEDES-BENZ G500 and 2 more (2002-2010): Exterior lighting
Recall 10V366000 · Aug 5, 2010 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
3,552
vehicles affected
3,552
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V366000
- Date
- Aug 5, 2010
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 3,552
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Turn signal
- Model years
- 2002-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE PERMISSIBLE, MAY IMPACT OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.
What can happen
THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2010 OR EARLY JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 19 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | G500 | 2002-2009 |
| Mercedes Benz | G55 | 2002, 2004-2009 |
| Mercedes Benz | G550 | 2009 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G500 | 2010 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G55 | 2010 |
| Mercedes-Benz | G550 | 2010 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V366000?
6 models: Mercedes Benz G500 (2002-2009), Mercedes Benz G55 (2002, 2004-2009), Mercedes Benz G550 (2009) and 3 more, about 3,552 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V366000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT THE END OF DECEMBER 2010 OR EARLY JANUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.