Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2009 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASSTransport Canada Recall #2009139
The official notice
Defect
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 206 - Door Locks and Door Retention Components. The front and rear passenger-side door latches may have been switched during vehicle assembly. This could result in a passenger front door which cannot be opened by merely pulling on the interior handle and a rear door that can be opened with a simple pull of the interior door handle even if locked. Such a condition could affect the safe exiting of the vehicle in the event of a crash or protection of children from inadvertent opening of the rear door.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace, if necessary, any incorrectly installed door latch assemblies.
14 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026