Well, add me to the e300 spring perch failure list. Coming home from Cub Scouts last week I heard a "dragging/creaking" sound coming from the left front. I was able to limp home and discovered that the driver's spring perch had failed. I was lucky it wasn't a complete failure and still supported the spring some. I can't imagine was a sudden left tug on the steering wheel on a two lane country road with oncoming traffic would result in.

Took it to Tafel Motors in Louisville, KY and have found out that they aren't covering a single penny of this. I have read other folks getting this repair covered due to the design flaw and/or sealant failure. Does anyone have any pointers on how I can work with the Mercedes dealer to get all or some of this $765 repair for the left side only paid for? Thanks for any assistance.

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.....Dan

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99 e300
98 e300
90 Suburban 1500 4x4
92 ZR-1
04 Tahoe 4x4
05 Scag 52" zero turn
97 e300 - totaled on black ice
84 300SD - gave to a friend
85 300TDT Euro - SOLD to my little bro