| Issue ID | 1118578 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10641841 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/02/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz ml500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became loose and required excessive force to control the wheel. The contact noticed fluid leaking from the vehicle. The failure has occurred for the past eight months. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 08v465000 (steering). The dealer stated that the steering fluid was low and needed to be replenished. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 165000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DUBLIN, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4JGAB75E04AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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