2009 Mercedes Benz S Class 4dr Sdn 5.5L V8 RWD
Consumer Information
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Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 09V081000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- MAR 06, 2009
- Component:
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Potential Number Of Units Affected:
- 54
- Summary:
- MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 54 MY 2009 S-CLASS, W221 VEHICLES. DUE TO PART NUMBER LABEL OF THE DOOR LOCKS IT COULD BE THAT THE FRONT AND REAR
- Passenger SIDE DOOR LOCKS WERE INTERCHANGED DURING PRODUCTION. THE EXCHANGE OF A FRONT AND A REAR
- Passenger SIDE DOOR LOCK WOULD RESULT IN A
- Passenger SIDE DOOR THAT CANNOT BE OPENED BY MERELY PULLING ON THE INTERIOR HANDLE AND A REAR DOOR LOCK THAT CAN BE OPENED WITH A SIMPLE PULL OF THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE EVEN IF LOCKED.
- Consequence:
- THIS SITUATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFE EXITING OF A VEHICLE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH OR PROTECTION OF CHILDREN FROM INADVERTENT OPENING OF THE REAR DOOR.
- Remedy:
- DEALERS WILL CHECK THE PART NUMBER ON ALL DOOR LOCKS AND REPLACE ANY INCORRECTLY INSTALLED DOOR LOCK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes:
Warranty
- <<< PRELIMINARY 2009 WARRANTY >>>
- Basic:
- 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
- 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Corrosion:
- 4 Years/50,000 Miles
- Roadside Assistance:
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