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2008 Mercedes benz R350 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1170881
Internal NHTSA #	10702368
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	R350
Model Year	2008
File date	23/03/15
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	1. Air suspension bag rt side needed replaced. Car was setting low and leaning to right rear- while this was in for repair had mechanic check recent "check engine " light code came up with very serious and expensive issue: 2. Balance shaft gear defective apparently mercedes has been aware of this problem, class action suits have been filed- no recall yet. I plan to call mercedes dealer tomorrow- do not anticipate any help on their part - if that's the case will try to join class action suit as this is a known and very costly -(thousands of dollars) problem for numerous mb vehicles- many classes from 2007 -2011. Mercedes benz was apparently aware of this defect when i purchased my vehicle (used) from local mb dealer here in central pa on dec. 3, 2012.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	91801
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CAMP HILL, PA
VIN pattern	4JGCB65E38AXXXXXX
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
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
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	AWD
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Mercedes benz R350 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes benz R350 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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