Suspension: rearRecall 16V-306 · 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 16V-306 covers 327 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 16, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V306000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A change of the rear wheel alignment and independent steering of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2016 to April 19, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.