| Issue ID | 1179624 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713599 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S600 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/03/15 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 have the same exact problem for 2004 recall but mercedes benz dose not want to take responsibilities. The active body control's (abc) high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity causing deterioration of the hose. Consequence: 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. Original recall from the nhtsa model year(s): 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 manufacturer's report date: july 2, 2007 nhtsa campaign id number: 07v263000 nhtsa action number: n/a component: suspension potential number of units affected: 19,924 summary: 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. In addition to that the radiator is defected causing the transmission to go bad and stop in the middle of the high way. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLACKSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG76J35AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 12 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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