| Issue ID | 1107775 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10631401 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML550 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 30/12/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The car would make loud noises even at a small speed, service mgr at smythe told me that mb had this defect and he stated he put loctite 648 per my notes o 8/24./2012 at 9n wheel bearing(s)! Mb should not have such a problem. My previous ml 500 also had a steering problem and mb never notified us but fixed it after the warranty as they knew about it according to smythe svc mgr. I think mb must be proactive in rectifying such problems as we do not want them to cause problems after the warranty exp.! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2047 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN JOSE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB7CB1BAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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