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Mercedes-Benz ML320 Recall 01V290: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm

NHTSA campaign 01V290, reported September 10, 2001, 870 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V290MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
Problem
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz ML3202002
Mercedes-Benz ML5002002
Mercedes-Benz ML552002