CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2016 to April 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, improperly manufactured lock nuts may have been used on the rear wheel tie rod connection, and as a result, the rear wheel alignment may change and the rear axle may steer independently.
- Risk
- A change of the rear wheel alignment and independent steering of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts on the rear tie rods, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2016 SLK300 vehicles built between January 19, 2016 and April 19, 2016 may have improperly manufactured lock nuts on the rear wheel tie rod connection. Over time, this can change the rear wheel alignment and allow the rear axle to steer independently.
This change in alignment and independent rear-axle steering can make the car harder to control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take the notice seriously and not delay the repair.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the rear tie rod lock nuts free of charge. You can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz SLK300 | 2016 |
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