Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2008191
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, trailer hitches, whether installed during vehicle assembly, or sold as an over-the-counter accessory and installed by the dealer, may contain inadequate welds and, as a result, could eventually fail. This could allow the towed unit to separate from the towing vehicle, causing property damage, personal injury or death.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will repair weld the hitch assembly.
3,696 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2008050002Updated June 10, 2026