Mercedes-Benz M Class Recall R/2009/031: Automatic Liftgate May Open Inadvertently, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 29 May 2009
- Launched
- 2,685
- vehicles in the UK
- P137
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled M Class vehicles built between 1 July 2008 and 31 March 2009. Automatic liftgate may open inadvertently due to moisture entry into the control unit from water leaks in the area of the rear lamps. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reposition the control unit and replace the seals of the right and left rear lamp units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Automatic liftgate may open inadvertently due to moisture entry into the control unit from water leaks in the area of the rear lamps.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AUTOMATIC LIFTGATE MAY OPEN INADVERTENTLY Defect: Automatic liftgate may open inadvertently due to moisture entry into the control unit from water leaks in the area of the rear lamps. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to reposition the control unit and replace the seals of the right and left rear lamp units.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: automatic liftgate may open inadvertently.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to reposition the control unit and replace the seals of the right and left rear lamp units.
Are You Affected?
M Class built between 1 July 2008 and 31 March 2009 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 2,685 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code P137 or the DVSA reference R/2009/031. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2009/045 on 22 May 2009, for parking brake may fail. The one launched after it was R/2009/061 on 3 Jul 2009, for fire may occur. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2009.
Source: DVSA recall R/2009/031, launched 29 May 2009. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.