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Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,500 G-Class SUVs over turn signals
Filed under: SUV, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz G-Class - Click above for high-res image gallery The 2002 through 2010 Mercedes-Benz G-Class is equipped with covers for the front turn signals - added for style as much as protection. Undoubtedly, many owners of the blocky SUV have never given the covers a thought, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has and it's been deemed unworthy of Federal Standard 108. If you're wondering, that's the standard that covers "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment." In this case, NHTSA claims that the cover could "impact over time the signal's ability to meet the minimum requirements of FMVSS 108." In other words, the cover could inhibit the visibility of the signal. If you're one of the 3,522 G-Class owners affected by this recall, you'll be notified to bring your $100,000 off-roader to a Mercedes dealer, where they'll install a new turn light unit that works better with the grill cover. Hit the jump to read over the NHTSA press release. [Source: NHTSA] Continue reading Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,500 G-Class SUVs over turn signals Mercedes-Benz recalls 3,500 G-Class SUVs over turn signals originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Commentsأكثر... |
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