Vehicle recall 09V076000 · March 10, 2009
2009 Mercedes-Benz M Class
As a result of a faulty seal around the rear tail lamp assembly, water may enter the rear compartment containing the spare tire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes benz is recalling 16,130 my 2009 m-class W164 passenger vehicles equipped with the optional power lift gate. As a result of a faulty seal around the rear tail lamp assembly, water may enter the rear compartment containing the spare tire. Water contamination of the control unit for the power lift gate can result in disabling of the power lift gate motor.
- Consequence
- Water will cause a short circuit which could lead to a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seal of the rear tail lamp assembly with a thicker one and reposition the affected power lift gate control unit inside the chassis. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes benz recall no. 2009030003.OWNERS may also 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
- 09V076000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 10, 2009
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2009030003
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,130
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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 M Class (2009): 2009
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