| Issue ID | 897366 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10440197 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/05/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph approaching a turn and heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. Immediately, there was a slight loss in the power steering and leakage of fluid. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number under 05v224000 (steering: hydraulic power assist system). The vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CITY GARDENA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB75E96AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 50 |
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