| Issue ID | 1285478 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870568 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 05/03/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz ml350. While driving approximately 35 mph in the rain, the windshield wipers stalled and became stuck. The wipers restarted momentarily and then stopped working again without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and the wiper motor was replaced. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the wiper transmission was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and consulted with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KENT, CT |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB1FAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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