Mercedes Benz M-CLASS (2009): Exterior lighting
Recall 09V076000 · Mar 10, 2009 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
16,130
vehicles affected
16,130
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09V076000
- Date
- Mar 10, 2009
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 16,130
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Tail lights
- Model years
- 2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | M-Class | 2009 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 09V076000?
1 model: Mercedes Benz M-Class (2009), about 16,130 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.
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.