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Recall campaign12V264000

Recall 12V264000: 2007–2009 Mercedes-Benz E350

Suspension › Rear
Report received
Jun 12, 2012
Manufacturer
Mercedes-benz usa, llc.
Potentially affected
3,613vehicles
Model years
2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Mercedes-benz is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 e350 4matic wagon vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2006, through april 30, 2009. A connecting rod for the load leveling rear suspension system may fail.

Possible consequence

If this occurs, the driver may have reduced vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the connecting rods, free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2012. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.