The cross beam-in the rear are completely rusted out as are the brake lines. I had this vehicle from brand new and there isn’t any rust except for there.This problem has happened in Canada and other countries. Mercedes’ Benz has recalled it there and not in the United States. I stope to a representative at Mercedes Benz and she said they were aware of the problem and said it would be the next recall. I’m afraid to drive this vehicle it’s unsafe
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 suspension complaints
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My mechanic reported that the subframe is corroded and that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. He told me that I cannot drive it at all. Apparently this is a very common problem in C class and Glk class Mercedes vehicles. I read that this problem is considered a recall issue in Germany and Canada, but not here in the US. My suv has 102,000 miles and is in good shape otherwise…. This is a very dangerous issue that Mercedes in not acknowledging as a recall.
The rear sub frame corrosion which caused the back tire of the driver side to fail off and lose control of the vehicle, which put myself and other drivers in harm because of lost of vehicle. The rear sub frame has corroded sooner than it's lifecycle. The dealership has confirmed the issue, inspected the part and has replaced. There were no warning lights that have gone off on the vehicle to notify of the issues. Driver hit a pot hole and the frame cracked due to premature corrosion.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz glk350. The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise progressing in the rear of the vehicle while driving at any rate of speed. The dealer was notified of the failure more than once, indicated that there was no safety concern and the vehicle was not diagnosed to determine the failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v711000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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