| Issue ID | 1712208 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384252 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 12/10/20 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle was sent to the shop for check engine light. The vehicle diagnostic indicated that it was the crank shaft sensor. The sensor was changed out but the check engine light immediately came back on. After further diagnostic it was determined that the vehicle balance shaft located inside of the engine was defective and the only way to fix the problem is to replace the part inside of the engine. Currently i cannot pass emissions or tag registration because of this issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 167000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LITHONIA, GA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E26AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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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