Recall
Mercedes Benz Ml55 — 01V290000
NHTSA ID
01V290000
Make
Mercedes Benz
Model
Ml55
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2001-09-10
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Units Affected
870
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.