| Issue ID | 756626 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10300441 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 17/08/09 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes ml350. Whenever the contact made a sharp left or right turn the fuel gauge displayed empty and then full regardless of the speed driven. When the contact added fuel to it's capacity, the fuel gauge displayed 3/4 instead of full. The problem has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The contact is not the original owner. The failure mileage was 28,000. The current mileage was 30,000. Updated 02/02/10 *bf updated 02/02/10 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REDMOND, WA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E16AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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