Mercedes-Benz 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.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the suspension rear. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
A change of the rear wheel alignment and independent steering of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock nuts on the rear tie rods, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-306.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class |
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