Vehicle recall 08V242000 · June 2, 2008
Mercedes-Benz GL and ML
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on June 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes-benz recall no. 2008050004.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V242000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 2, 2008
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2008050004
- Owner notification
- June 16, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,740
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz GL (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Mercedes-Benz ML (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
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