Mercedes Benz G Class 2005
Model G Class made in 2005 by Mercedes Benz got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2005
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
10V368000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 09/01/2002 to 08/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1938 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 08/06/2010 | 08/06/2010 | 571 | 108 | ||||||
Defect Summary | Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 g-class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, 'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. the headlamps of the affected vehicles are equipped with a protective grill that is not permissible under fmvss no. 108. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The vehicles fail to meet the requirements of the standard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the headlamp grills free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before november 2010. 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 . | |||||||||||||||
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
10V366000 | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | from 09/01/2002 to 07/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 3552 | 01/17/2011 | MFR | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. | 08/05/2010 | 08/06/2010 | 571 | 108 | |||||
Defect 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 Summary | The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 . |