SteeringSuspension
Filed Oct 11, 2025
Just financed vehicle from M Auto group nj they sent my vehicle to Mercedes dealer prior to me taking ownership and the dealership advised them of issues with truck they only fixed the water pump . The problem is that same day I drove home ACTIVE CURVE MALFUNCTION and hydraulic fluid is constantly leaking under my hood and on hot turbo on passenger side which is a safety hazard I advised and drove truck back to dealer and they won't talk about fixing issue and I'm financing this truck which is a less than 30 day issue. M Auto group nj dealership was told and not helping I'm scared to drive and this is a known safety hazard
- NHTSA ID
- 11692845
- Incident
- Sep 14, 2025
Suspension
Filed Jun 23, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Active Curve System Malfunction. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? The leaking of oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, Euro Motorcars Devon Mercedes-Benz. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, a diagnostic was done highlighting the problem. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, Active Curve System Malfunction. Oil in the Active Curve System is leaking. This leaking oil, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. This recall is also affecting my vehicle. I had a diagnostic done at the Mercedes dealer, and it revealed the same issue as in the previous year, 2017. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V272000 Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components: SUSPENSION
- NHTSA ID
- 11668580
- Incident
- May 28, 2025