NHTSA Campaign 16V306000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported May 16, 2016 · 327 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 2016 327

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V306000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.