Known Recalls

Model year record

2009 MERCEDES BENZ M-Class

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V076000

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
16,130
Reported to NHTSA
2009-03-10
Owners notified
2009-05-01

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

WATER WILL CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: tailgate1—

Other MERCEDES BENZ M-Class model years

200920072006

All MERCEDES BENZ M-Class recalls by year

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.