| Issue ID | 1288896 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873071 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/06/16 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Letter from senator nelson re constituent re 2006 ml mercedes benz suv ml 350 recall issues. *smd the consumer stated there was a class action lawsuit filed against mercedes benz, due to an inferior balance shaft in the engine. A number of vehicles including his were defective. The repair for the vehicle ends on june 16, 2016. However, the consumer was informed he was not eligible, because his vehicle exceeded 125,000 miles. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E16AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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