| NHTSA Recall # | 82950 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V366000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | G500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL |
| Date of notification | 17/01/11 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/02 |
| End date of manufacturing | 30/07/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 05/08/10 |
| Report created | 06/08/10 |
| Regulation part number | 571 |
| FMV safety standard number | 108 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 3552 |
| Defect 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 summary | The signal light's visibility to other motorists may be reduced over time, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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 at the end of december 2010 or early january 2011. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. |
| Recall notes | 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 . |