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HighNHTSA·10V366000·Announced 2010-08-05

Mercedes-Benz Recalls G-Class Vehicles for Turn Signal Visibility Issues

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2002-2010 G-Class vehicles because a grill cover may reduce turn signal visibility over time, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a risk-of-harm product (reduced turn signal visibility increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 G-Class vehicles, including the G55, G550, and G500 models. The recall involves approximately 3,552 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn signal protection that may impact the signal's ability to meet the minimum requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 over time.

The defect may cause the turn signal light's visibility to other motorists to be reduced over time, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with the grills free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin at the end of December 2010 or early January 2011. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES BENZ, MERCEDES-BENZ G55, G550, G500
Brand
MERCEDES BENZ
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
3,552

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • G55
  • G550
  • G500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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