Mercedes-benz Cars Sl Class: Rear Suspension Mounting May Not Meet Specification
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 9 SL Class vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because a manufacturing defect may have created a blowhole (cavity) in the front left suspension mounting point, potentially affecting the rear suspension mounting specification. The affected vehicles require inspection of the front left bolt connection, and if damage is found, the defect cannot be repaired and the vehicle must be bought back.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS SL CLASS. Units affected: 9
- Reason
- A deviation in the production process may have led to a blowhole in the area of the front left suspension mounting point Remedy: Check the front left bolt connection. If the connection is impaired the defect is irreparable and a buyback of the vehicle is necessary.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2019-11-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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