Defect Description For Recall
Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With Dunlop Sp5000 Tires. Some Of These Tires Have A Separation Around The Entire Circumference In The Area Of The Side Wall And Tread.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
M CLASS
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V058000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In Premature Tire Wear.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And If Necessary Replace The Dunlop Tires Which Exhibit This Defect When Visually Inspected. Only Dunlop Tires In Week 4901 With Tire Codes 4909 Or 4917 Are Involved And Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification By Telephone Began Febuary 27, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20011201
End Of Manufacture
20020131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
172
Date Owners Notified
20020227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20020213