2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK300 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK300 has two recalls, the more serious involving rear suspension hardware that can allow the rear axle to steer on its own, raising the risk of a crash. On certain vehicles built in early 2016, lock nuts on the rear wheel tie rod connection can allow the rear wheel alignment to shift, causing the rear axle to move independently of driver input. The second recall affects vehicles built in mid-2015 and equipped with a nine-speed automatic transmission: the backup power supply for the ignition switch may not be properly connected, which means the transmission may not hold the vehicle stationary on its own and the driver would need to keep a foot on the brake pedal to prevent rolling.