NHTSA Campaign Id 08V608000; Date: Nov. 24, 2008
If a radial knuckle fails, the steering control of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
2007 Mercedes Benz S
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 1,515
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 18, 2009
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