Mercedes Benz 550 G-class

Model 550 G-class made by Mercedes Benz got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning fuel system, other .

550 g-class year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
09V453000	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.	from 09/01/2008 to 05/30/2009	V (Vehicle)	352	01/15/2010	MFR	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.	11/24/2009	11/24/2009
Defect Summary	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 Summary	Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	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 http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
AIR BAGS
SB-91-60-193	06/11/2010	10034306	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	11/01/2010
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LI-27-60-P049270	04/04/2011	10038977	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	06/29/2011
LI-27-60-P049270	04/04/2011	10038977	Ready	06/29/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Ready	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Ready	05/23/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
TIRES
09/10/2012
	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. the vin was not available. pmb