Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2007 Mercedes Benz SL550.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Automatic Stability Control (asc) problems |
The contact owns a 2007 mercedes cl550. The contact stated that the vehicle was started and traveled approximately 300 yards when a loud pop was heard under the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact stated this happened 3 weeks after the dealer said that the abs suspension unit needed to be replaced. The contact stated that just as they pulled to the side of the road there was another loud pop and the vehicle caught on fire. The fire started at the shock under the wheel base of the front driver side wheel. The police and fire department responded to the fire and filed a report. The fire continued to spread very quickly and the vehicle was set to be inspected. The failure mileage and current mileages 42,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Mercedes Benz Sl550. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph on a slightly bumpy road, the message "abc system malfunction" was displayed. The vehicle started shuddering significantly and lost traction and stability control. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to continue driving at lower speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear suspension shocks and abc system needed to be replaced. The dealer also diagnosed that other unknown repairs needed to be completed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 22v168000 (exterior lighting, electronic stability control, engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 97,444.