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2006 Mercedes benz SL55 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	647236
Internal NHTSA #	10205311
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	SL55
Model Year	2006
File date	12/04/06
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Since i took delivery of my brand new mercedes-benz sl-55, i noticed severe pulling to one side to the point that, after more than 15 minutes of driving, i will have to switch arms to continue applying compensating weight on the steering wheel. After several repair attempts, the pulling decreased but never disappeared. However, other symptoms started surfacing, such as severe uneven tire wear on the front and development of ridges, lump or deformities that cause noise and create a "limping" effect. As more months passed by and tire(s) continued wearing unevenly, the ride got worse; to the point that i loss control of vehicle at 55mph+ a couple of times fortunately without crashes or injury. After those incidents, i minimized the use of the vehicle, and drove slower and more careful; but even at reduced speeds handling is affected even on everyday on-road conditions, but more noticeable on curvy roads or rainy weather. After that, the car continued receiving service until a defect notification was sent to the manufacturer. The manufacturer replaced and balanced 2 front tires, front thrust arms (2) and bearing bushes; alignment was performed too. Approx. 5000 miles later, the same problems were back and intensified gradually. The problem persists as of 10/10/2007.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	8700
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MARCO ISLAND, FL
VIN pattern	WDBSK74F36FXXXXXX
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	07/07/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	57
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Dealer's name	MERCEDES-BENZ OF FT. LAUDERDALE
Dealer's telephone number	954 713-1000
Dealer's city	FT. LAUDERDALE
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	33316

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2006 Mercedes benz SL55 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz SL55 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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