| Issue ID | 1642601 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11307869 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK350 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/02/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear subframe rusting from the inside out. Due to poor design, there is an arch that holds water in and the water can't get out causing it rust from the inside out. Searching mercedes online forums, this seems like a problem lots of people problem and mercedes denies this problem. I haven't had an accident yet, but it seems like it if i don't replace it. Https://www. Slkworld. Com/search/55011/? Q=subframe&o=relevance https://www. Google. Com/search? Q=mercedes+subframe+rust&oq=mercedes+subframe+ru&aqs=chrome. 1. 69i57j0l3. 10211j0j7&client=ms-android-huawei-rev1&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=utf-8 the following persons car was flipped while in the high way. Https://www. Slkworld. Com/threads/rear-subframe-r171. 553156 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHERRY HILL, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDBWK56F05FXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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