| Issue ID | 1349167 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10945435 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/12/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Check engine light came on and when i took my truck in they said it was the balance shaft gear $7500 in md. I couldn't afford it so i left and did research to see if this is something that happens to all mls or i just ave bad luck. I found out they recalled this part and a class action lawsuit was filed and approved in 2015. Its too late to claim it now, there was a time limit which i feel is ridiculous that's like putting a time limit on someones life because of a faulty part mercedes knew about for a long time and didn't say anything. What will it take to get this issue resolved without having to come out of pocket to pay or to get a lawyer to file a class action lawsuit again. Since there has been more than one class action law suit filed should speak volume and we should be taken care of without any problems. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4JG1641861AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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