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2006 Mercedes benz ML500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1003508
Internal NHTSA #	10534583
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	ML500
Model Year	2006
File date	01/08/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 mercedes benz ml 500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical issues. *smd the consumer stated he saw on the news there was a potential recall on the c class mercedes benz due to electrical issues in the rear tail lights which short out and catch fire. The consumer stated he had the same issue with his vehicle. Two years ago, the entire rear tail light compartment, wiring and bulbs had to be replaced, due to corrosion. Shortly after the replacement of the tail lights, the lock on the tailgate door began to open and close, the computer panel on the dash began to blink indicating a complete electrical failure. He was able to make it home. However, the next the day, the battery was dead. Aaa came out and replaced the battery, but the charge did not hold for very long. He was able to charge the battery long enough, to get to the dealer. Once at the dealer, a diagnosis revealed a complete electrical shortage. Two weeks after the repair, while driving down the road, the wipers, lights, blinkers and locks stopped working. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer once again, and a diagnosis revealed another electrical shortage. The repair was done free of charge.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	CONSUMER LETTER
City and State	ATLANTA, GA
VIN pattern	4JGBB75E06AXXXXXX
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	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	AWD
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Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name	BUCKHEAD MERCEDES BENZ
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	ATLANTA
Dealer's state code	GA
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Mercedes benz ML500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz ML500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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