W107 Subframe Recall

[John S]

Does everyone with a 107 know about this recall, or did the recall and free fix only happen in the USA? Some comments state it only applied to the 450SL.

http://northernresource.com/mercedes/107-subframe-recall.htm

 

[John S]

This is the latest information that I have been advised on this cracking problem from the USA, but the comment has not been confirmed by anyone outside the USA as yet:

"The subframe cracking problem problem existed on all SL's delivered worldwide, mainly 450's because of the weight, not 560's as they use a different suspension.
It was only in the USA that there was an actual "recall", forced by the NHTSA and the sue happy US system.
In all other countries the customers received a letter from their dealer to bring the car in for inspection and/or repair. The order for this letter originated from MB Stuttgart, as is the normal system in such cases."

 

[John S]

Here is an unusual 107 subframe problem that has just occured in the USA;

http://picasaweb.google.com/Rivermaster/1975450SLMissCloverBroken?authkey=wnJsvxpQDgA

and here is a photo of the later model subframe with the beefed up support

http://picasaweb.google.com/Riverma...photo?authkey=Ib3DxaMFVHw#5182208262787260946

 

[John S]

I have just read that a subframe from a 114/115 car is the way to go if you have cracking. It can be installed by a DIY'er, not that hard, just takes some time.