Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class

Table 1 shows one common structure related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class.

Table 1. Structure related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class

Problem Category Number of Problems
Frame And Members problems
1

Frame And Members problem

I am writing regarding an investigation into Mercedes Benz e300 (w210 chassis) failures. While driving on the massachusetts turnpike, route 90 on Monday, my spring perch failed, broke away from the vehicle and was lost on the highway. The perch let go with a very loud bang, then a pronounced bump (presumably as the rear tire drove over the spring assembly. ) the car suddenly dropped hard on the front right bump stops. Lots of warning lights - bas, asr, etc. I thought I blew a tire or hit some road damage. Surprisingly, just a little swerve in the left lane and I made it to the right shoulder after a 1/4 mile. . Read more...


Structure related problems in other Mercedes Benz E Class model year vehicles:



E Class Service Bulletins
E Class Safety Recalls
E Class Defect Investigations