| Issue ID | 589218 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10158192 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/02/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brake system on 2006 ml350 has excessive pedal travel causing unsafe braking and jerky stopping. Manufacturer and dealer state that this condition is "normal" for the ml series mercedes truck. This travel causes delayed braking and does not exist on another mercedes automobiles. Manufacturer to further evaluate the condition or admit any potential safety problem. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILWAUKEE, WI |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E86AXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CONCOURS MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 414-290-1400 |
| Dealer's city | MILWAUKEE |
| Dealer's state code | WI |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 53209 |