Mercedes-Benz · Passenger car - Mercedes-Benz M class

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.

Published: 31 July 2009
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 0986/09
Model: Type 164, EC type-approval: e1*2001/116*0315

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Fire
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

The problem affects vehicles built between July 2008 and March 2009, VIN numbers A 371.944 to A 511.386.