Mercedes-benz Gl-320-cdi-4matic-turbo 2008

• Recall 258164 [USA]: Reduced brake performance or brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
  Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2006-2012 ml, gl, and r-class vehicles. Please refer to mbusa's recall report for specific vehicle model details. Moisture may accumulate and cause corrosion in the brake booster housing unit, which can result in reduced brake performance or brake failure.
  owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will remove the rubber sleeve, inspect the brake booster, and as necessary, replace the brake booster. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 17, 2024. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mmusa's number for this recall is 2024mmnnnn. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 22v-315.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

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• Recall 67270 [USA]: If a defective driving pin exists in a vehicle and the pin breaks during normal vehicle turning, the normally available hydraulic support function will no longer function and steering wheel operation will be limited.
  Mercedes-benz is recalling 577 my 2008 gl-class, m-class, and r-class vehicles. A defect may exist in the driving pin used to control the oil pressure of the power steering.
  mercedes-benz will replace the steering gears. The recall began on january 28, 2009. Owner may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
  mercedes-benz recall no. 2008120011.Customers 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 .

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• Recall 78333 [USA]: This may result in the traile rhitch receiver separating from the attachment bar, creating a road hazard which may lead to a vehicle crash. the trailer hitch must not be used for any purpose until it has been repaired.
  Mercedes-benz is recalling 52,740 my 2006-2008 gl and ml class vehicles equipped with flex-n-gate trailer hitch. Some of the weld seams connecting the trailer hitch receiver to the attachment bar used to secure the trailer hitch to the body frame do not meet performance specifications.
  dealers will repair the trailer hitch. The recall began on june 16, 2008. Owenrs may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
  mercedes-benz recall no. 2008050004.Customers may 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.

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• Recall 75086 [USA]: When this happens, the vehicle may lose power rather than enter a limp-home mode. in addition, the vehicle cannot be restarted after failure of the electrical connection in the sensor, increasing the risk of a crash.
  On certain passenger vehicles equipped with diesel engines, the crankshaft sensor could fail due to separation of bond wires from the lead frame in the sensor. This results in an interruption in the electrical connection in the chip housing of the sensor.
  dealers will replace the crankshaft sensor. The recall began on february 4, 2008. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
  mercedes recall no. 2008010005.Customers 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.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

The trailer hitch has been recalled nhtsa campaign number 08v242000 : mb recall # 2008-050004 mb technical service bulletin # 2008050004c. Mercedes benz (christian treiber vp customer service thru erick [last name refused] executive referral manager) have in writing denied my request to recognize the need to repair my trailer hitch according to their recall and tsb denying that there is a recall.

Mersedes benz customer support and bonita springs dealership fl refused to deal with recall nhtsa campaign id 08v242000 mb campaign 2008050004 because recall was not logged against vin # and refused to log against vin despite seeing recall letter which describes process and seeing entire mb service bulletin. Trailer hitch had been inspected by mb mechanic and determined to be affected trailer hitch and that recall had not been completed. The recall warns that trailer hitch should not be used for anything which destroys my purpose for purchasing the vehicle. I would like some compensation for this and the recall completed as soon as possible.

Wiriing insulation in headlights deteriorates resulting in sudden and repeated failure of headlamps.Information shared with hella (original manufacturer, but they choose not to respond). Failed parts available for inspection.

Wiriing insulation in headlights deteriorates resulting in sudden and repeated failure of headlamps.Information shared with hella (original manufacturer, but they choose not to respond). Failed parts available for inspection.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz gl320. The contact noticed oil leaking from the vehicle while it was parked. While driving 60 mph and making a turn, an abnormal noise was heard from the steering wheel. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 08v682000 (steering) the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.

The car broke in the middle of the 45 mph road in a very dangerous intersection. Towed the car to dealer and they told me the engine is completely damaged and need to be replaced. They told me the timing chain got loose and will cost ~$15k to replace the damaged engine.

I was making left hand turn, suddenly the power steering assist failed and it was impossible to steer the vehicle to bring it to safety. This happened just prior to us entering the freeway. If we were to enter the freeway and this failure would occur on the freeway, we would end up in a crash. We contacted mercedes. They sent a tow truck and the vehicle was towed to beverly hills mercedes. We contacted mercedes usa to inform them of the incident. Their customer service called us back and stated that even though the power steering failed we should had been able to maneuver the car to safety ( which we were not able to do). Mb representative did not give us any assurances that the underlying problem of the vehicle being unsafe in case of power steering failure will or can be addressed since this was the way the vehicle was designed. We have 4 little kids and we feel it is extremely dangerous to drive this type of the vehicle with this steering design defect. There are thousands of mercedes gls on a road. *tr

I was parked in a parking lot getting into the car and the passenger side adaptive head rest released. This is designed to prevent whiplash but depending on the force it released at (it's mechanical not an airbag) it could cause injury. The vehicle smelled as if an electrical component had melted. I took it to the dealer where i was told there was a short in the wiring in the front seat that triggered the malfunction. The seat has to be removed and the head rest has to be replaced at a cost of $1980. The seat is a 10 way power seat but it should be designed to move without shorting the electronics. Had this gone off while underway with a passenger resting their head against the seat it could have caused injury. *tr

Diesel fuel leaking on roadway from filter. Similar to model years 2010-2012 recall. Fuel is found when parked dripping from engine compartment. Diesel smell in passenger compartment. *tr

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P2269 [1] Water in Fuel Condition
• C1200 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LF Circuit Short To Battery
• C1208 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil Rear Circuit Short To Battery