Mercedes-Benz Recalls W164 Vehicles for Water Leakage Issues
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 the disabling of the power lift gate motor. Water will cause a
short circuit which could lead to a fire.
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