2009 MERCEDES BENZ G550 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 09V453000 on 11/23/2009
- Component:
- Fuel system, other
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2008 - 05/29/2009
- Affected:
- 352
- Defect:
- Mercedes-benz is recalling model year 2009 550 g-class vehicles. the fuel line quick connectors located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment may not have been connected properly on the assembly line and completely seated in the connection. in case of a frontal crash, the fuel pump would no longer function but a partial dislocation of the line could lead to a potential for fuel loss from the line at the quick connector.
- Consequence:
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Dealers will check the connection of the fuel line quick connectors and install a new clamp to assure the quick connectors secure connection. the remedy will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
- Mercedes recall no. 2009110005.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> .
- Campaign:
- 10V366000 on 08/05/2010
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:turn signal
- 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 G550 TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- SB-91-60-193
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Mercedes: airbag durability and reliability. air bag srs control module (n2/2) does not have a set shelf life and will normally be reliable for the life of a vehicle. with 164, 216 221, 251 and newer, the airbag control unit can be reset
- 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:
- LI54.30-P-061128
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Message in instrument cluster "malfunction, service required"
- Bulletin:
- LI82.25-P-060303
- Component:
- 126000 exterior lighting:turn signal
- Summary:
- Front turn signal inoperative
- Bulletin:
- LI54.30-P-063675
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster: no display in instrument cluster
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