2002 Mercedes Benz ML320, Mercedes Benz ML500 and others recall: upper arm
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on September 10, 2001. It covers about 870 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 870
- reported
- Sep 10, 2001
- owners notified
- Sep 29, 2001
- related complaints
- 5
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 01V290000
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes Benz ML320 2002 2002
- Mercedes Benz ML500 2002 2002
- Mercedes Benz ML55 2002 2002
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about suspension problems.
2002 Mercedes Benz ML3202002 Mercedes Benz ML5002002 Mercedes Benz ML55
Questions about recall 01V290000
Is there a recall on the 2002 Mercedes Benz ML320, Mercedes Benz ML500 and others upper arm?
Yes. Recall 01V290000, reported on September 10, 2001, covers about 870 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V290000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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