MERCEDES BENZ ML500 2002: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V290000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | ML500 | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-09-29 | 2001-09-10 | 2001-09-21 |
Production Dates: 2001-08-03 - 2001-08-22
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 870
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
