Mercedes Benz E Class: Rear-axle Suspension Level Sensor May Break

Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz E Class vehicles without AIRMATIC suspension may have a rear-axle level sensor linkage that can break due to blockage. If the linkage breaks, the suspension system may become harder and less comfortable because the sensor will incorrectly report the vehicle's level as too low. Mercedes-Benz will replace the level sensor linkage on the approximately 6,650 affected vehicles in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED

Product

Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. Units affected: 6,650

Reason

On E Class vehicles without AIRMATIC blocking of the level sensor linkage may occur. In extreme cases this may lead to breakage of the level sensor linkage. The linkage is used to measure the vehicle level via a sensor. If the linkage breaks it is possible the level sensor constantly records a vehicle level that is too low. This leads to a contact pressure rise in both air spring bellows and to hardening of the rear-axle suspension causing a noticeable loss in comfort. Remedy: Replace the level sensor linkage on these vehicles as a precautionary measure.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2012-11-16

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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