2002 Mercedes-Benz ML320, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500, 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML55 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V290000 · Suspension · filed Sep 10, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS.
The risk
THE CONTROL ARM COULD FAIL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | ML320 | 2002 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML500 | 2002 |
| Mercedes-Benz | ML55 | 2002 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V290000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.