Mercedes-Benz · Canada · Crit
Mercedes-Benz ML Class: Lights and Instruments
Affects Mercedes-Benz ML Class · 2009 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, a faulty taillight seal can allow water to enter the rear compartment containing the spare tire. On vehicles equipped with the optional power liftgate, the control unit for the liftgate is located close to the spare tire compartment. Water contamination of the control unit can eventually disable the power liftgate motor. It could also cause an electrical short circuit, which could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the taillight seal and reposition the power liftgate control unit.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational