2010 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> .
2010 MERCEDES BENZ G500 TSBs (15)
- 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:
- 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:
- LI03-20-P-048278
- Component:
- 061200 engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Summary:
- Mercedes (xentry): engine makes noise, ticking/crackling at idle speeds up to approx. 1500 rpm. run in effect of 1st crankshaft main bearing. models 211, 219, 164, 251, 203, 204, 209, 221, 461 and 463. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-32-25-82
- Component:
- 021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI-27-50
- Component:
- 102000 power train:manual transmission
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the transmission switches to limp-home mode while driving. gearshifts are no longer possible. this is caused by a fault with the rpm sensor. *rm updated 9/20/11. *pe updated 5/9/14. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-2011030003
- Component:
- 137000 visibility:rear window wiper/washer
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: 2010 463. the left rear window regulator is not up to specifications. *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-07-10-P
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Mercedes-benz: the engine warning light is on with stored trouble codes. idle speed limits were set too narrow. *rm
- Bulletin:
- LI-31-30P-046856
- Component:
- 011000 steering:wheel and handle bar
- Summary:
- Xentry(mercedes): when turning steering wheel, either right or left, a cracking noise can be heard. model g50, g55, g55k, g550. no model years listed. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI-27-60-P056969
- Component:
- 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): vehicle cannot be shifted out of or into p, under certain conditions, due to p button fitted with two redundant contacts. models 231, 463. no model years. *pe
- Bulletin:
- LI83-00P-052510
- Component:
- 353600 equipment:air conditioner
- Summary:
- Xentry (mercedes): control units installed, under driver/front passenger seat, has water entering tray, caused by condensation hose of a/c housing being either dislocated, pinched, crushed or leaking. model all. *pe
- 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:
- LI43.05-P-058344
- Component:
- 033100 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
- Summary:
- Xentry: complaint regarding constant noise coming from the engine compartment, which is caused from interlock switch vacuum pump runs constantly. *lj
- Bulletin:
- LI54.30-P-063675
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Instrument cluster: no display in instrument cluster
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