Passenger car - Mercedes-Benz M class
Fire Motor vehicles Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0986/09 |
| Brand | Mercedes-Benz |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Fire |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | Type 164, EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0315 |
| Published | 31 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of fire because, due to a faulty seal around the rear lamp assembly, water can enter the tailgate control unit, potentially leading to short-circuit and fire.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The problem affects vehicles built between July 2008 and March 2009, VIN numbers A 371.944 to A 511.386.