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2012 Mercedes benz ML350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1379590
Internal NHTSA #	10990964
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	ML350
Model Year	2012
File date	16/05/17
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving along at 65mph on highway with cruise control on, 80 degrees, sunny and clear weather the fuel line came loose and engine lost all power. Diesel fuel spilled on vehicle and roadway. Vehicle had 86,432 miles on it at the time. The engine is a 3 liter mercedes diesel bluetec. Had the vehicle been gas instead of diesel i'm sure it would have caught fire. Car had to be towed. Was told that two fuel line clamps had failed and needed replaced. The car has only been maintained and repaired at mercedes-benz dealerships. True to form, mercedes was no help to reimburse the cost of repairs. Total repair costs without tow was $321. 88. Tow was paid by their roadside assistance program. Please investigate this safety issue.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	86432
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
VIN pattern	4JGDA2EB0CAXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	65
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2012 Mercedes benz ML350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Mercedes benz ML350 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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