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Leaky seals are bad news when NHTSA starts inspecting problems with vehicles. For example, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a potentially faulty seal around the rear taillamp assembly. As water gets in, its flow finds its way into a compartment holding the spare tire. This is also where the control unit for the power liftgate is found. One short circuit could equal one fire.
- Mercedes Recalling More Than 136,000 M-class Suvs Because Cruise Control May Not Disengage By Braking
A defect associated with the cruise control system has prompted a U.S. recall of 136,751 units of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and M-Class AMG SUVs from the 2000-2004MY. In a filing to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], Mercedes-Benz...
- Gm Recalling 275,936 Cadillac Cts, Srx, Sts, Pontiac Solstice & Saturn Sky Models
General Motors has announced a recall on MY 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, MY 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice, and MY 2007 Saturn Sky models. A total of 275,936 vehicles are involved in the recall over a faulty rear axle pinion seal that does not meet all...
- Chrysler Town & Country And Dodge Grand Caravan Recalled For Electrical Issues
13,350 Chrysler Town & Countrys and Dodge Grand Caravans from model year 2009 will be recalled, NHTSA says because of unused electrical connectors. "The Blind Spot Detection System may become corroded and could short circuit." Apparently, "if the...
- Mercedes Recalls 577 Gl-class, M-class, And R-class Utility Vehicles For Steering Issues
Steering problems continue to vex automakers when it comes time for NHTSA reviews of problematic vehicles. In this case, the MY2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, ML, and R (only 577 of them, call 1-800-367-6372 to find out if your Benz is one of 'em) will be...
- Recall Trio - Mercedes, Toyota, Land Rover
Over 57,000 Mercedes-Benz SUVs (GL-class and ML-class) may suffer from poor trailer hitch design. Weld seams that connect the flex-n-gate hitch receiver to the attachment bar don't meet the specification standars. You do the math: tow a trailer with...
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MERCEDES RECALLS M-CLASS
Leaky seals are bad news when NHTSA starts inspecting problems with vehicles. For example, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class has a potentially faulty seal around the rear taillamp assembly. As water gets in, its flow finds its way into a compartment holding the spare tire. This is also where the control unit for the power liftgate is found. One short circuit could equal one fire.Thus, Mercedes-Benz is recalling 16,130 M-Class SUVs, says NHTSA. The Recall will begin in April, affects '09 models, and involves dealers replacing the seal around the taillamps and repositioning the power liftgate control unit.
- Mercedes Recalling More Than 136,000 M-class Suvs Because Cruise Control May Not Disengage By Braking
A defect associated with the cruise control system has prompted a U.S. recall of 136,751 units of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class and M-Class AMG SUVs from the 2000-2004MY. In a filing to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration [NHTSA], Mercedes-Benz...
- Gm Recalling 275,936 Cadillac Cts, Srx, Sts, Pontiac Solstice & Saturn Sky Models
General Motors has announced a recall on MY 2005-2007 Cadillac CTS, SRX, STS, MY 2006-2007 Pontiac Solstice, and MY 2007 Saturn Sky models. A total of 275,936 vehicles are involved in the recall over a faulty rear axle pinion seal that does not meet all...
- Chrysler Town & Country And Dodge Grand Caravan Recalled For Electrical Issues
13,350 Chrysler Town & Countrys and Dodge Grand Caravans from model year 2009 will be recalled, NHTSA says because of unused electrical connectors. "The Blind Spot Detection System may become corroded and could short circuit." Apparently, "if the...
- Mercedes Recalls 577 Gl-class, M-class, And R-class Utility Vehicles For Steering Issues
Steering problems continue to vex automakers when it comes time for NHTSA reviews of problematic vehicles. In this case, the MY2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, ML, and R (only 577 of them, call 1-800-367-6372 to find out if your Benz is one of 'em) will be...
- Recall Trio - Mercedes, Toyota, Land Rover
Over 57,000 Mercedes-Benz SUVs (GL-class and ML-class) may suffer from poor trailer hitch design. Weld seams that connect the flex-n-gate hitch receiver to the attachment bar don't meet the specification standars. You do the math: tow a trailer with...