| Issue ID | 1603364 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11257294 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/09/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving approximately 15 mph, all the warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact also heard a humming noise. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired in october of 2018 by mercedes-benz of cherry hill (2151 nj-70, cherry hill, nj 08002) for the same failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed for the recent failure; however, an appointment was scheduled with them in october. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E56AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 | 15 |
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