2006 Mercedes-Benz GL recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2006 Mercedes-Benz GL. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jun 2, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz ML — Trailer Hitches
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.
08V242000 · 53K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Jan 9, 2008Crash risk2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz E, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz GL, 2006–2008 Mercedes-Benz ML and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR COULD FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF BOND WIRES FROM THE LEAD FRAME IN THE SENSOR. THIS RESULTS IN AN INTERRUPTION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IN THE CHIP HOUSING OF THE SENSOR.
08V006000 · 9K units · MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.