Vehicle recall 09V453000 · November 24, 2009
2009 Mercedes-Benz G 550
The fuel line quick connectors located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment may not have been connected properly on the assembly line and completely seated in the…
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- Summary
- Mercedes-benz is recalling model year 2009 550 g-class vehicles. The fuel line quick connectors located under the vehicle away from the engine compartment may not have been connected properly on the assembly line and completely seated in the connection. In case of a frontal crash, the fuel pump would no longer function but a partial dislocation of the line could lead to a potential for fuel loss from the line at the quick connector.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check the connection of the fuel line quick connectors and install a new clamp to assure the quick connectors secure connection. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during January 2010. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Mercedes recall no. 2009110005.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
- 09V453000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2009
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2009110005
- Owner notification
- January 15, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 352
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other
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 G 550 (2009): 2009
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