| Issue ID | 1030005 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10557401 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/12/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear suspension has failed. After viewing numerous of sites this seems to be a major problem. Mercedes has not recalled this problem and it should. Car lowers to the ground and there is no warning when this happens. Changes the control of the steering and could cause an accident. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SUNRISE , FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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