| Issue ID | 737309 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10282455 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 26/07/09 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | : improperly engineered emergency brake handle that: when a 1-2 mm plastic piece on the handle housing the cable shears, will then allow the brake cable to disconnect inside of the dash board and leave the owner stranded. If we had been more isolated this could be a life threatening problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59089 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FAIR OAKS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E66AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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