Having problems with the load leveling rear suspension in your Mercedes Benz E350 wagon? You may not be alone.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
MERCEDES BENZ E350 2007-2009
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Mfr's Report Date: JUN 11, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V264000
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,613
Summary:
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.
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 INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LEVEL CONTROL CONNECTING ROD
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