| Issue ID | 1386520 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000630 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML550 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 17/06/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes-benz ml550. While driving at least 55 mph down a hill, the contact noticed that the vehicle wobbled and shook while depressing the brake pedal. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of littleton (8070 s broadway, littleton, co 80122 (303) 738-7700) where it was diagnosed that all four rotors were warped from one application of the brakes and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also stated that the rotors would continue to be warped unless the paddle shifter was being applied while braking at high speeds downhill. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and disagreed with the dealer's diagnosis. The failure mileage was 19,000. The vin was unavailable. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAKEWOOD, CO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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