EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Published August 6, 2010 · Recall initiated: August 5, 2010
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES BENZ
- Model
- G55
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2008 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2007 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G550 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G550 | 2005 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2006 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2004 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2008 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2003 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G500 | 2006 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2007 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2005 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2004 MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G500
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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