NHTSA Recall 08V242000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V242000; Date: Jun. 2, 2008
This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. The trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Mercedes Benz GL; 2007 Mercedes Benz GL; 2008 Mercedes Benz GL; 2006 Mercedes Benz ML; 2007 Mercedes Benz ML; 2008 Mercedes Benz ML
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 52,740
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on June 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008050004. Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 16, 2008
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