| Issue ID | 1663013 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11325960 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/08/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A loss of power steering fluid can damage the power steering pump and may result in diminished power assist for steering which could lead to a crash. *bf what you should do: dealers will replace the power steering hose clamp. The recall is expected to begin on may 23, 2005. Owners should contact mercedes-benz at 1-800-367-6372. Summary: on certain passenger vehicles, a hose clamp that secures the power steering fluid cooling hose to the power steering fluid cooler may not provide sufficient clamping force for this connection. Consumer was told by the dealer recall was expired and would no longer honor it.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 113000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WILDOMAR, CA |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/07/18 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | FOOTHILL |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | FONTANA |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |