| Date Owner notified by MFR |
Jan 17, 2011 |
| Date: |
Received Date: Aug. 5, 2010;
Recorded Date: Aug. 6, 2010;
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| Campaign Id: | 10V366000 |
| Recalled Vehicles: |
2002 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2003 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2004 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2005 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2006 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2007 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2008 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2009 Mercedes Benz G Class,
2010 Mercedes Benz G Class
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| Component: | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal.
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
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| Affected Vehicles: | 3,552
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| Recall 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.
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| Consequence: |
The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash.
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| How to Fix: |
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.
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| Recall 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 <a href="http://www. Safercar. Gov">safercar. Gov</a> .
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