2007 Mercedes-Benz S recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,515 my 2007 s-class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail. The radial knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads.
💥 The risk
If a radial knuckle fails, the steering control of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will check and replace, if necessary, the ball joint(S). The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V608000
- Manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,515
- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 18, 2009
- Built
- May 17, 2005 – Sep 5, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.