Mercedes-Benz 108, "'lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles are equipped with a grill cover for front turn signal protection that, while permissible, may impact over time the SIGNAL'S ability to meet the minimum requirements of FMVSS 108.
The short version
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. reported a problem with the exterior lighting turn signal. Here is what owners need to know.
108, "'LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A GRILL COVER FOR FRONT TURN SIGNAL PROTECTION THAT, WHILE PERMISSIBLE, MAY IMPACT OVER TIME THE SIGNAL'S ABILITY TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 108.
THE SIGNAL LIGHT'S VISIBILITY TO OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE REDUCED OVER TIME, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL IMPROVED TURN LIGHT UNITS OPTIMIZED FOR USAGE WITH GRILLS, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-366.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2002–2010 | Mercedes-Benz G-Class |
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