NHTSA Complaint #11490459 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11490459
Vehicle	2011 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 30, 2022
Date Filed	October 23, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The rear subframe failed as a result of pre-mature corrosion while traveling at 70mph. Control of vehicle was lost and could easily have led to a multiple fatality incident if not for luck. The problem has been reproduced in many Mercedes models around this model year and Mercedes is well aware of the issue with their inferior subframe. NTSA needs to order a recall from Mercedes as class action lawsuits are going to be put together if nothing is done. There was no warning that this subframe was going to fail.

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