Troubleshooting Draw Tite Hitch for 2012 Mercedes Benz ML350 Holes Dont Line Up

Question:

I’ve bought 3 different draw tite hitch’s already and none of them fit. It was from my local AutoZone and they even showed me the old ones every time and they don’t fit. I own a 2012 Mercedes ML350 4matic. It’s like the holes on the hitch to the frame mounts are slightly off and the bar that runs underneath is too long and hits the drive train where the brackets should go.

asked by: Gerardo B

Expert Reply:

It's not uncommon for hitches to get bent in shipping which is why the Draw Tite hitches # 76141 you have received so far have been slightly off. Especially on ones with longer brackets like this. What you can do is bend them back as long as they paint doesn't flake or show creasing. Other possibility is vehicle was maybe involved in an accident.

I did attach a couple install videos for this hitch to show that it does fit MB ML350 models.

expert reply by: Jameson C