NHTSA recall 12V264000
Suspension › Rear
Mercedes-Benz E350
Reported Jun 12, 20123,613 vehicles affectedMERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.Built Jul 1, 2006 – Apr 30, 2009
The defect
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.
The risk
If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.