Recall 08V608000: Front Strut Replacement

VEHICLE MAKE/MODEL: MODEL YEAR(S):

Mercedes Benz/S Class 2007

MANUFACTURER: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: November 19, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V608000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: N/A

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1515

SUMMARY:
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,515 M/Y 2007 S-Class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail. The radial knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads.

CONSEQUENCE:
If a radial knuckle fails, the steering control of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will check the front strut for the production date. If the front strut falls in the affected production range, the struts will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin during December 2008. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.

NOTES:
Customers may 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.