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Recall 01V-290

MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. recalled the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320 and 2 other models: Suspension (front, control arm, upper arm).

At a glance

Campaign number
01V-290
Reported
September 10, 2001
Vehicles affected
870 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.

The risk

The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).

Affected vehicles