Mercedes-Benz Usa sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the suspension subframe/mounting bracket. Here is what owners need to know.
The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.
A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-194.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 22V-194 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall expanded to more vehicles. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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