Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Left Front Upper Control Arm May Not Meet The Specified Strength Requirements.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
ML55
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
01V290000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
Effect Of Defect
The Control Arm Could Fail, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20010803
End Of Manufacture
20010822
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
870
Date Owners Notified
20010929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20010910