Recall 10V366000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Defect in 2002-2010 MERCEDES BENZ G55
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,552 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V366000 |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,552 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2002 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2002 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2003 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2004 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2004 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2005 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2005 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2006 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2006 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2007 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2007 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2008 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2008 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G550, 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G55, 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G500, 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G550, 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G55, 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ G500
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
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