Mercedes Benz GL, ML (2006-2008): Trailer hitches
Recall 08V242000 · Jun 2, 2008 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
52,740
vehicles affected
52,740
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V242000
- Date
- Jun 2, 2008
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 52,740
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2006-2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAILER HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWENRS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | GL | 2006-2008 |
| Mercedes Benz | ML | 2006-2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V242000?
2 models: Mercedes Benz GL (2006-2008), Mercedes Benz ML (2006-2008), about 52,740 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V242000?
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAILER HITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2008. OWENRS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
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.
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.