2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class

Recalls

1 recall names the 2009 Mercedes Benz M-Class. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Tail lights

  Mar 10, 2009NHTSA 09V07600016,130 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  Water will cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire.

  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.

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Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Sep 9, 2009IL
  Structure › Body › Tailgate

  Power tailgates for some mfg,s (including even mercedes benz) are poorly designed, having no limit switches to prevent crushing a person caught near the closing tailgate!!! *Tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10039256Mercedes-benz: the malfunction light IS on with multiple possible trouble codes stored. There could be a problem with the camshaft and/or scoring of a piston.
• 10038977Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. There are multiple possible fault codes. A piston may be damaged.
• 10037408Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure.

Every Mercedes Benz M-Class model year

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