Vehicle recall 08V608000 · November 24, 2008
2007 Mercedes-Benz S
The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-benz is recalling 1,515 my 2007 s-class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail. The radial knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads.
- Consequence
- If a radial knuckle fails, the steering control of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check and replace, if necessary, the ball joint(s). The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372.
- Notes
- Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V608000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2008
- Filed by
- MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
- Owner notification
- February 18, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,515
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz S (2007): 2007
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