Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.
What could happen
If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz E350 2007–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V264000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 12, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,613
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2006 to Apr 30, 2009
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
Notes
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.