| Issue ID | 872619 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10417319 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML320 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 24/07/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Fuel pump failure. The car was towed to the dealer. This is the second fuel pump failure in the less than one year. During the 2 years of ownership, the car has had several problems with the engine starting, requiring multiple trips to the dealer for service. On many occasions the cause was not determined and the vehicle was returned with the problem unresolved. The vehicle was purchased new and serviced by the dealer, |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15818 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF) |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB25E69AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | |
| 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? | |
| Anti-lock brakes | |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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