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2008 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 4WD 4dr 5.5L 5.5L

8-way pwr front heated bucket seats-inc: memory, 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

Heated rear seats

Leather upholstery

Center console w/rear 12V pwr outlets

Burl walnut trim

Pwr tilt/telescopic leather & wood heated steering wheel-inc: memory, 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, navigation route guidance

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

Pwr rear quarter windows

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

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

Hands-free communication system

Voice recognition

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

Parktronic system w/rear view camera

COMAND cockpit management & data system-inc: AM/FM/Weatherband radio, vehicle-speed-sensitive volume, glovebox mounted 6-disc CD changer, MP3 capabilities, DVD navigation system, harman/kardon LOGIC7 audio system, (11) speakers, Sirius satellite radio, rear audio control

Glovebox w/auxiliary input jack

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

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror

Dual double visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors

Cargo net

Night security illumination

Front/rear reading lights

Ambient interior lighting pkg

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

Trailer stability assist

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on

Aluminum running boards

Bi-xenon headlamps w/active curve illumination, heated headlamp washers

Chrome front corner-illuminating foglamps

Single red rear foglamp

Driver-programmable daytime running lamps w/auto-on

Pwr folding heated mirrors-inc: driver memory, auto-dimming mirrors

Rear privacy glass

Infrared-reflecting glass

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

Intermittent rear wiper w/washer

Hydraulically assisted liftgate closing feature

Pwr liftgate w/close assist

Pwr tilt/sliding tinted-glass sunroof w/sunshade

Tinted 3rd row glass sunroof w/sunshade

Chrome roof rails

Chrome grille

City 13/hwy 17 (5.5L engine/7-speed auto trans)

5.5L 32-valve V8 engine

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

Dual-stage resonance intake manifold

4-wheel electronic traction system (4-ETS)

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

Electronic stability program

Front/rear skid plates

4-wheel air suspension-inc: spring-struts, automatic passenger & load weight compensation, vehicle level control, adaptive damping system (ADS II)

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

P295/40R21 all-season tires

21" 5-spoke 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 split chrome exhaust tips

LEATHER UPHOLSTERY (STD)

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT -inc: dual screen, DVD player

KEYLESS GO

TRAILER HITCH

STANDARD PAINT (STD)

IPOD INTEGRATION KIT

ILLUMINATED DOOR SILLS

CHROME DOOR HANDLE INSERTS

CARGO AREA TRAY & CARGO BOX

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM

  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.