Mercedes-benz Recall 01V290000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm, Upper Arm

NHTSA recall 01V290000 · announced September 10, 2001 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 870 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.

The risk

THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml320
• 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml500
• 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml55

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.