| Issue ID | 920558 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10458718 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | M CLASS |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 08/05/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The power steering rack developed a leak causing the oil pressure to the unit to fail resulting in loss of power steering function. This vehicle dose not have a warning system to alert the driver of this type of failure. A previous safety recall was issued january 2009 (safety recall #2008-120011) for 2008 ml 320's for a defect such as this. However, this particular vehicle was not part of that recall. We feel this part should last the life of the vehicle without failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE OSWEGO, OR |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB22E78AXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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