MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2010 G-CLASS VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE

Aug 05, 2010 — Recall Campaign #10V366000

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.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,552 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

10V366000

Manufacturer:	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Recall date:	August 05, 2010
NHTSA Campaign #:	10V366000
Units affected:	3,552

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.
Consequeces:: THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action:: 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Affects the following:

2009 MERCEDES BENZ G500 Complaints
LANDERS TOYOTA SCION AT: 10825 COLONEL GLENN ROAD LITTLE ROCK, AR 72204 SOLD ME A 2009 MERCEDES BENZ G55 AMG DESCRIBED IN OVERALL IMMACULATE, EXCELLENT, MINT, AND SHOWROOM CONDITION VEHICLE AND AMONGST A DOZEN OTHER ISSUES AND PROBLEMS WITH MISREPRESENTATION, FALSE AND MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENT, BAIT AND SWITCH, AND FRAUD AND DECEPTION IT WAS SOLD AND DELIVERED TO ME WITH A SET OF 4 TIRES THAT WERE EXTREMELY UNSAFE, UNEVENLY WORN, DAMAGED, AND FLAT AT DELIVERY. (PICTURES, VIDEO'S AND WITNESSES AVAILABLE AS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS) THESE TIRES ARE NOT DEEMED SAFE TO BE DRIVEN ON, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SHUTTLING 3 CHILDREN AGES 6, 3, AND 8 MOS OLD AROUND. ALL PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE CLEARLY UNSAFE TIRES WAS BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION, AND ALL REPRESENTATIVES OF THIS DEALERSHIP INCLUDING THE OWNER [XXX] LANDERS HIMSELF IS AWARE THOUGH HAVE NOT AT ALL DONE ANYTHING TO RESOLVE THIS VERY SERIOUS MATTER. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE TO DATE. THEY HAVE FAILED TO CORRECT THIS MATTER SINCE PURCHASE WHICH WAS OVER 5 MONTHS AGO. THESE TIRES WERE REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE BY PROFESSIONALS, AND HAVE BEEN TAGGED AS EVIDENCE FOR ALL FUTURE REFERENCES. THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE INSPECTION AND REVIEW. DRIVING ON THESE TIRES WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN VEHICLE FAILURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL AND DRIVABILITY, THUS SERIOUS DAMAGES AND INJURIES TO ALL PASSENGERS AS WELL AS ANY/ALL RELATED TRAFFIC, ETC. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR;
2009 MERCEDES BENZ G550 Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ 550SL EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, SIZE 255/35/R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES BEGAN TO LOSE AIR AND HE REPEATEDLY HAD TO ADD AIR TO THEM. AFTER SOME TIME, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY DEFLATED. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE OTHER TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES ALL EXHIBITED THE SAME DEFECT OF SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ;
2009 MERCEDES BENZ G550 Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ 550SL EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES, SIZE 255/35/R19. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES BEGAN TO LOSE AIR AND HE REPEATEDLY HAD TO ADD AIR TO THEM. AFTER SOME TIME, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WAS FOUND TO BE COMPLETELY DEFLATED. THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE OTHER TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND THREE OF THE FOUR TIRES ALL EXHIBITED THE SAME DEFECT OF SEPARATING AND DELAMINATING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/21/12*LJ;