Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V290000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-09-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V290000

Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
870
Reported to NHTSA
2001-09-10
Owners notified
2001-09-29

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.

Safety risk

THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MERCEDES BENZ ML3202002
MERCEDES BENZ ML5002002
MERCEDES BENZ ML552002

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.