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2002 Mercedes benz S500 Suspension Front Springs Air Suspension Syste Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	624926
Internal NHTSA #	10186744
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	S500
Model Year	2002
File date	31/03/07
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This complaint is related to a 2002 mercedes-benz s500 with rear wheel drive and the "airmatic" suspension system. After parking the vehicle and shutting off the ignition, loud banging noises came from the airmatic suspension compressor at the front right of the vehicle. No warnings or faults were displayed on the vehicle's diagnostic system and the vehicle's ride height was normal. The banging noise stopped. While driving the vehicle later that night, the airmatic suspension released its remaining compressed air and dropped the entire suspension to a point so low that the front tires could not be turned without doing extensive damage to the wheel housing and fenders. Any undulation in the road caused rubbing and damage in the wheel housing. Finally, after this, a warning came on the dash saying "stop- car too low". Vehicle could not be turned or driven and was towed to a mercedes-benz dealer. Dealer states that despite the fact that "all" airmatic suspensions fail this way under 50000 miles (this car had 32000 at time of failure) it is not covered under any technical service bulletins or extensions of warranty. This is a safety defect and epidemic failure on all mercedes-benz "airmatic" air suspension vehicles. There is an upgraded part to replace the on that the manufacturer recognizes as faulty from the factory. The repair and towing bill came to almost $2000 and the manufacturer and dealer covered none of it. My inner wheel housings suffered damage that was not repaired. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	32107
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WALL, NJ
VIN pattern	WDBNG75J42AXXXXXX
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	23/03/07
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	55
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Dealer's name	CONTEMPORARY MOTORCARS
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	LITTLE SILVER
Dealer's state code	NJ
Dealer's ZIP code	07739

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2002 Mercedes benz S500 Suspension Front Springs Air Suspension Syste Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Mercedes benz S500 Suspension Front Springs Air Suspension Syste Problems, Complaints and Defects

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