Mercedes G Class Recall

Mercedes G Class Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MERCEDES BENZ G CLASS 2002-2010

Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.		 Mfr's Report Date: AUG 04, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V366000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,552
Summary:
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.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS.

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