Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016 to April 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, improperly manufactured lock nuts may have been used on the rear wheel tie rod connection, and as a result, the rear wheel alignment may change and the rear axle may steer independently.
What could happen
A change of the rear wheel alignment and independent steering of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts on the rear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Slk300 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V306000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 16, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jun 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 327
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 19, 2016 to Apr 19, 2016
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
- Maker's own recall number
- 2016050008
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Exterior lighting Jun 15, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Apr 13, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Oct 16, 2015
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.