Mercedes Benz ML320, ML500, ML55 (2002): Suspension
Recall 01V290000 · Sep 10, 2001 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
870
vehicles affected
870
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V290000
- Date
- Sep 10, 2001
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 870
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm > Upper arm
- Model years
- 2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
What can happen
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes Benz | ML320 | 2002 |
| Mercedes Benz | ML500 | 2002 |
| Mercedes Benz | ML55 | 2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V290000?
3 models: Mercedes Benz ML320 (2002), Mercedes Benz ML500 (2002), Mercedes Benz ML55 (2002), about 870 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.