| Issue ID | 757338 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10302157 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/01/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes-benz ml350. The contact was driving approximately between 35-40 mph on normal road conditions. Unexpectedly, the vehicle shifted into the "drive 1" position without assistance. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The gear shifter was placed into "park" and then into "drive". The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred intermittent. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 25,000. Updated 02/19/10. *lj updated 07/13/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MISSORI CITY, TX |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E17AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/06/09 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 35 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CAR MAX |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | HOUSTON |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code |