| Issue ID | 980931 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10512182 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 15/05/13 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz s550. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front driver and passenger side ball joints exhibited an abnormal noise, making it difficult for the contact to control the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and was advised that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the ball joints replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STONE MOUNTAIN, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDNG71X37AXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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