Mercedes Benz M-class 2009

Model M-class made in 2009 by Mercedes Benz got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline, structure. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

M-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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
09V076000	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.	from 07/01/2008 to 03/09/2009	V (Vehicle)	16130	05/01/2009	MFR	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.	03/10/2009	03/10/2009
Defect Summary	Mercedes benz is recalling 16,130 my 2009 m-class w164 passenger vehicles equipped with the optional power lift gate. as a result of a faulty seal around the rear tail lamp assembly, water may enter the rear compartment containing the spare tire. water contamination of the control unit for the power lift gate can result in disabling of the power lift gate motor.
Consequence Summary	Water will cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the seal of the rear tail lamp assembly with a thicker one and reposition the affected power lift gate control unit inside the chassis. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes	Mercedes benz recall no. 2009030003.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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
LI-05-20-P	05/31/2011	10039256	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	07/13/2011
LI-05-20-P	05/31/2011	10039256	Ready	07/13/2011
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	Mercedes-benz: shock absorber procedure. *rm	05/23/2011
SB-32-25-82	11/19/2010	10037408	Ready	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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
02/22/2012	40000
	Fuel tank leak. gas smell inside of vehicle was so bad that it made me sick. mercedes dealer fixed it under warranty: changed the seals on the fuel tank.
STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE
09/04/2009		1
	Power tailgates for some mfg,s (including even mercedes benz) are poorly designed, having no limit switches to prevent crushing a person caught near the closing tailgate!!! *tr