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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4WD 4dr 3.0L CDI 3.0L

8-way pwr front heated bucket seats-inc: active head restraints, adjustable driver lumbar

2nd row 60/40-split & flat-folding seat w/easy-entry passenger side seat cushions, individual adjustable head restraints

3rd row split & flat-folding pwr seats, individual adjustable head restraints

1st/2nd/3rd row carpeted floor mats

MB-Tex upholstery

Center console w/rear 12V pwr outlets

Brown birdseye maple trim

Pwr tilt/telescopic leather steering wheel w/audio controls, fingertip shift buttons

Electronic instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, digital odometer & Touch Shift gear modes, fuel gauge, quartz clock

Multifunction displays in instrument cluster-inc: trip computer, exterior temp gauge, maintenance system, oil level check, digital speedometer, reminder & malfunction messages, driver-programmable settings, cruise control, touch shift gear & shift mode selection, audio status

Mercedes-Benz Maintenance System Plus display-inc: distance remaining to next maintenance, type of service due, reminders

Tire-pressure warning system

1st & 2nd row pwr windows w/1-touch express up/down

SmartKey system-inc: remote central locking system, anti-theft engine immobilizer, drive away automatic locking

SmartKey infrared remote-inc: tailgate open, windows open/close, panic alarm, fuel filler door, selective door unlock

Cruise control

Integrated (3) button garage door control compatible w/HomeLink

Alarm system

Tele Aid global positioning system (GPS) satellite system-inc: stolen vehicle recovery, remote door unlock service, automatic alarm notification

COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: AM/FM/Weatherband radio, vehicle- speed-sensitive volume, glovebox mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capabilities, (8) speakers

Glovebox w/auxiliary input jack

Dual-zone automatic climate control-inc: electrostatic dust & pollen filter, tunnel mode w/1-touch closing of all windows, rear air vents w/controls

Rear window defroster w/auto-shutoff based on time & driving speed & exterior temp

(6) cup & (2) bottle holders

12-volt pwr outlets located in ashtray & cargo area side panel

Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Night security illumination

Front/rear reading lights

Retractable cargo cover

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist

Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags w/front passenger occupant classification system

Front passenger occupant detection system

1st & 2nd row side-impact airbags

Side-impact air curtains for all outboard seating positions

Active front seat belts w/automatic height adjustable shoulder belts

Seat belt pretensioners

Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system

Child safety rear door locks

Electronic traction system

Electronic stability program

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on

Halogen headlamps w/high-impact polycarbonate lenses, driver-selectable light- sensing headlamps, automatic lamp substitution

Halogen front foglamps

Single red rear foglamp

Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on

Pwr heated mirrors w/auto-dimming driver mirror

Rear privacy glass

Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated nozzles, lines & reservoir

Intermittent rear wiper w/washer

Hydraulically assisted liftgate closing feature

Tinted 3rd row glass sunroof w/sunshade

Black protective-coated roof rails

Silver grille

City 18/hwy 24 (3.0L engine/7-speed auto trans)

3.0L CDI DOHC 24-valve V6 diesel engine w/variable nozzle turbocharger

7-speed automatic drive-adaptive transmission-inc: driver-selectable Comfort mode, Touch Shift

Electronically controlled air intake throttling

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

4-wheel drive w/downhill speed regulation, hill-start assist

Electronic stability program

4-wheel air suspension-inc: spring-struts, automatic passenger & load weight compensation, height adjustable

Independent double wishbone high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms & cast iron lower arms front suspension-inc: anti-dive geometry

Independent 4-arm multi-link high-strength forged aluminum-alloy upper arms rear suspension-inc: anti-squat geometry, alignment control

Front/rear stabilizer bar

P265/60R18 all-season tires

18" aluminum wheels

Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering w/integrated hydraulic damper

Pwr front 2-piston & rear 1-piston ventilated disc brakes

Anti-lock braking system w/brake assist

Electronic brake force distribution

Dual square polished stainless-steel exhaust tips

MB-TEX SEATS (STD)

LEATHER UPHOLSTERY (REQ: 318 Leather Seating Pkg)

P1 PREMIUM PKG -inc: harman/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround system, rear audio controls, hands-free communication system pre-wiring, Sirius satellite radio, pwr liftgate, cargo net, DVD navigation system, pwr folding exterior mirrors w/auto-dimming mirrors, exterior mirror memory, pwr telescopic steering wheel w/memory, pwr front seats w/memory, pwr rear quarter windows, Parktronic, rear view camera, pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade, auto-dimming interior mirror, double sunvisors

P2 PREMIUM PKG -inc: harman/kardon LOGIC7 digital surround system, rear audio controls, hands-free communication system pre-wiring, Sirius satellite radio, pwr liftgate, cargo net, DVD navigation system, pwr folding exterior mirrors w/auto-dimming mirrors, exterior mirror memory, pwr telescopic steering wheel w/memory, pwr front seats w/memory, pwr rear quarter windows, Parktronic, rear view camera, pwr tilt/slide glass sunroof w/sunshade, auto-dimming interior mirror, double sunvisors, tri-zone automatic climate control, rear climate controls, infrared glass, bi-xenon headlamps w/active curve illumination, front fog lamps w/corner illumination, headlamp washing system

FULL LEATHER SEATING PKG -inc: Burl walnut wood trim, leather & wood multi-function steering wheel, interior ambient lighting

HEATING PKG -inc: heated steering wheel, heated rear seats

19" WHEEL PKG -inc: 19" dual 5-spoke wheels, 275/55R19 tires, front/rear skid plates, matte black roof crossbars (N/A w/334 Off Road Pkg)

TRI-ZONE CLIMATE CONTROL

DISTRONIC

VOICE RECOGNITION

TRAILER HITCH

RUNNING BOARDS

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT -inc: dual screen, DVD player

KEYLESS GO

STANDARD PAINT (STD)

METALLIC PAINT

WHEEL LOCKING BOLTS *uninstalled*

TUBULAR STEEL SIDE STEP BARS

CHROME TUBULAR STEEL GRILLE GUARD

CARGO AREA TRAY & CARGO BOX

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

IPOD INTEGRATION KIT

ILLUMINATED DOOR SILLS

CHROME DOOR HANDLE INSERTS

  Black -- Black

  Black -- Macadamia

  Black -- Ash

  Arctic White -- Black

  Arctic White -- Macadamia

  Arctic White -- Ash

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Black

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Macadamia

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Ash

  Jade Green Metallic -- Black

  Jade Green Metallic -- Macadamia

  Jade Green Metallic -- Ash

  Capri Blue Metallic -- Black

  Capri Blue Metallic -- Macadamia

  Capri Blue Metallic -- Ash

  Verde Brook Metallic -- Black

  Verde Brook Metallic -- Macadamia

  Verde Brook Metallic -- Ash

  Barolo Red Metallic -- Black

  Barolo Red Metallic -- Macadamia

  Barolo Red Metallic -- Ash

  Pewter Metallic -- Black

  Pewter Metallic -- Macadamia

  Pewter Metallic -- Ash

  Iridium Silver Metallic -- Black

  Iridium Silver Metallic -- Macadamia

  Iridium Silver Metallic -- Ash

  Sand Beige -- Black

  Sand Beige -- Macadamia

  Sand Beige -- Ash

Basic Years : 4

Basic Miles/km : 50,000

Drivetrain Years : 4

Drivetrain Miles/km : 50,000

Corrosion Years : 4

Corrosion Miles/km : 50,000

Roadside Assistance Years : Unlimited

Roadside Assistance Miles/km : Unlimited

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 08V242000

Mfg's Report Date : JUN 02, 2008

Component : TRAILER HITCHES

Potential Number of Units Affected : 52740

Summary : 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.

Consequence : THIS MAY RESULT IN THE TRAILE RHITCH RECEIVER SEPOARATING 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.

Remedy : DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TRAILER HITCH. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWENRS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Notes : 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.