NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 10034626: 2009 Mercedes Benz Gl320

Official manufacturer communication context for 2009 Mercedes Benz Gl320, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 10034626 summary graphic for 2009 Mercedes Benz Gl320
10034626NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
7affected product rows
80/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

MERCEDES (XENTRY): REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILS TO FUNCTION OR STOPS INTERMITTENTLY. LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF RELAY IN THE REAR FUSE AND RELAY BLOCK (REAR (SRB). ONLY PART NUMBER A164 540 02 72 CAUSES THIS CONDITION. CHECK PART NUMBER OF REAR SRB, IF THE PART NUMBER IS A164 540 02 72, FOLLOW PROCEDURE TO RESOLVE. MODELS 164.175/186 AND 251.165/175. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes BenzGl3202009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGl4502009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzGl5502009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzR3202009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzR5002009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzR632009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzR3502009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 10034626?

MERCEDES (XENTRY): REAR WINDOW WIPER FAILS TO FUNCTION OR STOPS INTERMITTENTLY. LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF RELAY IN THE REAR FUSE AND RELAY BLOCK (REAR (SRB). ONLY PART NUMBER A164 540 02 72 CAUSES THIS CONDITION. CHECK PART NUMBER OF REAR SRB, IF THE PART NUMBER IS A164 540 02 72, FOLLOW PROCEDURE TO RESOLVE. MODELS 164.175/186 AND 251.165/175. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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