Recall 12V264000: Suspension Connecting Rod Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mercedes Benz/E350 2007-2009

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: June 11, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V264000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension: Rear

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 3,613

SUMMARY:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 E350 4Matic Wagon vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2006, through April 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.

CONSEQUENCE:
If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:
Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.