| Issue ID | 1360356 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10958235 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 28/02/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Last january my passenger side rear coil spring broke in half while parked in my garage. On tuesday february 28, 2017 the driver side rear coil spring broke in half while parked in my garage. In january 2016 i contacted the mercedes dealer where i purchased the car and asked if there was a problem or a recall. They stated no recall or problem with the coil springs has been reported. Having lost both rear coil springs on the same car i believe there is a problem with mercedes parts. The spring tore off the shock when it broke and the fluid leaked out, the car dropped to the ground. This could have been catastrophic if i had been driving. Twice. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63760 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JOHNSTOWN, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG8HB8BFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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