Recall 12V264000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Report Date
20120612
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Affected Vehicles
3 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER MAY HAVE REDUCED VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | MERCEDES BENZ | E350 |
| 2008 | MERCEDES BENZ | E350 |
| 2009 | MERCEDES BENZ | E350 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.