Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
ML
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V242000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Trailer Hitch. The Recall Began On June 16, 2008. Owenrs May Contact Mercedes-Benz At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060701
End Of Manufacture
20080430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52740
Date Owners Notified
20080616
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20080602
Make Campaign Number
2008050004