2020 -2010 Mercedes Benz Truck G 550 Technical Service Bulletin # NHTSA10V366000 Date: 100804

Recall 10V366000: Turn Signal Non Compliance

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

2010 Mercedes Benz Truck G 550 (463.236) V8-5.5L (273.963) 199

Mercedes Benz/G Class 2002-2010

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: August 04, 2010

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 10V366000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Exterior Lighting: Turn Signal

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3552

SUMMARY:

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2002-2010 G-Class vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." These vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn

signal protection that, while permissible, may impact over time the signal's ability to meet the minimum requirements of FMVSS 108.

CONSEQUENCE:

The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Dealers will install improved turn light units optimized for usage with grills. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is

expected to begin on or before November 2010. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:

Owners may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY

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