December 2, 2008 
Mercedes-Benz is recalling about 1,500 of its S-class vehicles from the 2007 model year to fix a problem with the radial knuckle of the front strut.
The knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high stress driving on rough roads, the company said.
If a knuckle fails, steering control could be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will check the front strut when the recall begins this month. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372.
Consumers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or at www.safercar.gov.
