VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Mercedes-Benz USA – MERCEDES-BENZ/UPPER CONTROL ARM
| Report Received Date | 09/10/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01V290000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 870 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V290000) |
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