| Issue ID | 649150 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10206790 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 23/10/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz ml320. While driving 60 mph, all of the interior and instrument panel lights illuminated and then the engine stopped. The steering diminished and it became very difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact pulled off the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the crank shaft sensor failed and they replaced the component. The contact spoke with mercedes, but they were of no assistance. The current and failure mileages were 5,400. The consumer also added braking was diminished as well. Updated |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB22E97AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 08/05/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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| Dealer's name | PRESTIGE MOTORS |
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