| Issue ID | 916918 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10455851 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/02/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes ml350. While parked, the contact noticed power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The contact also stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure occurred at different speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that a diagnostic test was necessary to locate the cause of the failure. The contact did not have the failure diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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