Mercedes-Benz S Class (type 221)

Published 2009-03-23

What the hazard is

Malfunction.

What to do

Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific Pty Ltd will write to owners of all affected vehicles. If you have sold the vehicle, please contact Mercedes-Benz on telephone: 03 9566 9380, fax: 03 9566 6223 or via e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com

Defect

Long term laboratory durability testing has revealed that the lower ball joint of the front struts on certain vehicles with ABC suspension could fracture after very high mileage when used on rough roads. Should this occur, normal steering of the vehicle will be impaired.

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.