| Issue ID | 967750 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10501151 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r500. The contact stated that when making turns, she heard a loud grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. After inspection, they advised her that the power steering fluid was low. The vehicle was repaired by adding power steering fluid. Immediately after leaving, the failure recurred. The contact later took her vehicle to another mechanic and they advised her that the power steering rack and pinion failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. The current mileage was approximately 96,500. Returned by usps on 4/10/2013. 2nd attempt on 4/10/2013 failed. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4JGCB75E56AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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