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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V264000

2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 — Suspension: rear

Published June 12, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 12, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V264000, published June 12, 2012. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 — Suspension: rear.

What's the hazard

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.

What to do

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
E350
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2007 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 | 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E350 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 — Suspension: rear recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V264000 on June 12, 2012. Reported hazard: MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 E350 4MATIC WAGON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH APRIL 30, 2009. A CONNECTING ROD FOR THE LOAD LEVELING REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAY FAIL.

What should I do if I have this product?

MERCEDES-BENZ WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL THE CONNECTING RODS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: E350.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)