NHTSA Complaint #11474844 — 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11474844
Vehicle	2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 19, 2022
Date Filed	July 20, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

I was driving my car at 45 mph and suddenly, unexpectedly a red light flashed ABC do not drive. Smoke was coming from under the car and the front end of the vehicle collapsed downwardly. I had to call for a tow truck to take my vehicle to the MB dealership. I'm I am waiting for the prognosis. I've had numerous issues with the All Body Control system. Expensive repairs in the $3000-$8000 range. This is a safety issue the breakdown happens abruptly and I was fortunate other cars weren't on the parkway with me. Otherwise a crash could gave occurred.

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