| Issue ID | 654278 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10210926 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 08/10/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml550. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled down the hill and crashed into a gate. The driver jump into the vehicle to depress the brake and sustained scratches and cuts. The road conditions were dry. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle and stated that the vehicle was normal. The insurance company hired an investigator and he stated that there was a manufacturer defect with the braking system. The failure mileage was 28400 and current mileage is 28,600. Updated 03/05/08. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28400 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OAKLAND, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB75E26AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 20/08/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | MERCEDES OF SAN FRANCISCO |
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