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2001 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electronic Stability Control Automatic (asc) Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	670311
Internal NHTSA #	10223717
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	S CLASS
Model Year	2001
File date	17/03/08
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My name is [xxx] recall: problem: on certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose. Here is the problem that i have on my car. Consequence creates by that recall. This may result in abc hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalytic converter. Leaking fluid may come in contact with hot engine components and lead to a possible fire. I owned a 2001 mercedes benz s500 which is part of the recall because of the problem explained at the beginning of this complains. I was never informed about the recall and as a result my abc hydraulic fluid had a leakage. Then i went to my dealer euro motor car in germantown maryland to diagnose the problem, that is when i was informed about the recall that i? M describing again below ? On certain vehicles, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose.? The dealer chose to replace the hose as part of the recall and wants to charge me $3,300 to fix the leakage that is a direct consequence of a failure of the (abc) high pressure hose. I do think that i should not pay for a failure created by mercedes engineer when i? M paying a high price for that car. I believe that my life was in danger because that leak can cause the car to burn. Want my car to be fixed without any fee. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	79000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CLARKSBURG MARYLAND, MD
VIN pattern	WDBNG75J21AXXXXXX
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	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	50
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Dealer's name	EURO MOTOR CAR GERMANTOWN
Dealer's telephone number	2406862700
Dealer's city	GERMANTOWN
Dealer's state code	MD
Dealer's ZIP code	20874

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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2001 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electronic Stability Control Automatic (asc) Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Mercedes benz S CLASS Electronic Stability Control Automatic (asc) Problems, Complaints and Defects

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