2009 MERCEDES BENZ G500 Recall

Campaign:: 10V366000 on 08/05/2010
Component:: Exterior lighting:turn signal
Manufactured:: 08/31/2002 - 07/29/2010
Affected:: 3,552
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2009 MERCEDES BENZ G500 TSBs (6)

Bulletin:: C1A-091101
Component:: 118000 electrical system: software
Summary:: Mercedes benz: reprogram mbrace (n123/4) dialed numbers to hughes. this action applies to new vehicle inventory only. *pe
Bulletin:: SB-32-25-82
Component:: 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:: Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
Bulletin:: LI-27-60-P049270
Component:: 103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:: Mercedes-benz: the auto-transmission switches to limp home mode or has no power. there are multiple possible fault codes. a piston may be damaged. *rm
Bulletin:: LI-05-20-P
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Mercedes-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. *rm
Bulletin:: LI-43-05P058344
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Xentry (mercedes): some vehicles are experiencing constant noise coming from engine compartment due to switch interlock vacuum pump constantly running and check valve is missing. *pe
Bulletin:: LI54.30-P-063675
Component:: 353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:: Instrument cluster: no display in instrument cluster