| Issue ID | 806649 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10347212 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 28/05/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes ml350. The contact stated there was an abnormal groan coming from the steering wheel when turning. The steering would also sporadically become tight when attempting a sharp turn. The failure progressed and the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The dealer advised the failure could potentially be cause by moisture in the rack and pinion. The contact stated there were two technical service bulletins relative to the failure but there was not a recall (nhtsa item numbers: 10028646 and 10020460). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 110,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WHEELING , WV |
| VIN pattern | 4JGAB57E35AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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