Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting
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 could happen
The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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
- 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
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V366000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 5, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jan 17, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,552
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 108
Notes
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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Aug 6, 2012
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Mar 18, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 18, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Forward collision avoidance Nov 14, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.