Suspension Noise problems of the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320

One problem related to suspension noise has been reported for the 1997 Mercedes Benz 320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/22/2013

The contact owns a 1997 Mercedes Benz e320. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, she heard a loud banging sound. The contact assumed a tire had blown however, upon further investigation she noticed that the entire front suspension coil spring had been ejected from its intended position in the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was advised to have the vehicle taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 85,000.




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