| Issue ID | 837321 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10374956 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 31/12/10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz s430 (na). The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the rear suspension malfunction causing the vehicle to drop to the ground. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the air shock system. The contact stated that the air pump compressor malfunctioned three months prior to the rear suspension failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MESA, AZ |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 30 |
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