Mercedes-Benz M Class (type 164)
What the hazard is
Malfunction.
What to do
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd will write to owners of all affected vehicles. If you have sold the vehicle, please contact Mercedes-Benz on telephone: 03 9566 9380, fax: 03 9566 6223 or via e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com
Defect
On these vehicles it is possible water may enter the trunk area via the tail light seals during heavy rain or use of a high pressure cleaning device. In isolated cases moisture could also enter the electronic control unit for the tailgate and cause it to malfunction. In extremely unfavourable circumstances localised overheating of the tailgate control unit could also occur.