| Issue ID | 1464238 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11091228 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/04/18 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz ml320. While the contact was merging into highway traffic, white and gray was seen under the hood of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. Prior to the failure, the vehicle hesitated while driving. The contact pointed out that the vehicle was equipped with a diesel engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (mercedes-benz of annapolis, 324 6th st. Annapolis, md 21403, (888) 261-7620) where it was diagnosed with catastrophic engine failure. The exhaust manifold ruptured, which caused the engine wiring harness to melt. The dealer informed the contact that |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 224000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOWIE, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB22E27AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDES-BENZ OF ANNAPOLIS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 443-875-0300 |
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| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 21401 |