Vehicle recall R/2009/031

Mercedes-Benz M-Class recall: Automatic tailgate may open inadvertently

DVSA recall R/2009/031 names the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It was launched 29 May 2009. It covers vehicles built 1 July 2008 to 31 March 2009.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2009/031
Launched: 29 May 2009
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: P137
Vehicles: 2,685 across the lines below

What can go wrong

Automatic tailgate may open inadvertently due to moisture entry into the control unit from water leaks in the area of the rear lamps.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz M-Class	1 July 2008 to 31 March 2009	2,685

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Other recalls for these models

R/2008/149 Engine could lose power. 17 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz G-Class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and others
R/2008/147 Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected 10 November 2008, Mercedes-Benz CLK, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2010/205 Fuel may leak 7 January 2011, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and others
R/2011/131 Cruise control may fail to deactivate 31 October 2011, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2012/091 Floor mat may impede accelerator pedal 29 November 2012, Mercedes-Benz M-Class
R/2013/017 Accelerator pedal may be impeded by floor mat 4 March 2013, Mercedes-Benz M-Class

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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