Suspension Problems of Mercedes Benz SL550

The rear subframe experienced excessive levels of rust which caused the rear left side to suddenly collapse. After the collapse, the car would fish tail at low speeds (I. E. , less than 15 miles per hour). I am thankful that the collapse did not happen when traveling at higher speeds such as an expressway, which would have certainly caused an accident. The Mercedes Benz dealer refused to cover the cost of the work to replace/repair the subframe. The dealer stated that they would cover the cost under an “extended warranty” if the car was manufactured for the us, but, as I found out, the car was made for canada based on the VIN #. This is the case even though the subframe in this model had the same rusting issue in the us and in canada. Additionally, I purchased the car in florida. I am surprised that there had not been a full recall on this issue especially since it appears to impact over 500,000 mercedes cars. Drivers are on the road with this issue and are unaware of this issue unless they happen to bring their car in for service specifically for this issue. Additionally, not honoring the recall for the car because it was made for canada even though I am a us citizen, the car was purchased in the us, and the car operates in the us does not make sense. This issue is a hazard on us roads, and should be proactively communicated and remediated. Not doing so poses a safety issue. I am further surprised that the department of transportation has not taken an active role in this issue.

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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.

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