The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Upper Arm

Date Announced
SEP 10, 2001
Vehicles Affected
870
NHTSA Campaign #
01V290000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.
Actions
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.
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