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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10111403

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 04, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . THE DRIVER'S HEATED SEAT OVERHEAT BURNING A HOLE THROUGH THE SEAT AND BURNED THE DRIVER. *JB *BF *NM.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 26652 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E73A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in ROMEOVILLE, IL. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ OF WESTMONT . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 630-654-6100 . DEALER'S CITY: WESTMONT . DEALER'S STATE CODE: IL. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 60559 .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10126701

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT BURNED THROUGH THE SEAT CAUSING A BURN HOLE IN THE SEAT . DAMAGED DRIVERS PANTS AND WALLET. DEALER TO REPAIR/REPLACE SEAT IN MID JULY.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E43A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA. Original Owner. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.DEALER'S NAME: R&S IMPORTS .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10135564

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . STEERING IS MAKING A WHEEZING NOISE AND IT FEELS HARD TO STEER COMPARED TO OTHER VEHICLES. ENGINE FELLS LIKE STALLING AFTER HITTING BRAKES; ENGINE IS SHAKING ON THE DRIVE MODE WHEN YOU ARE NOT MOVING AND ON BRAKE MODE; MORE THAN 10 TIMES, WILL TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP SOON. *NM.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E33A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in CYPRESS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HOUSE OF IMPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 877-798-7127 . DEALER'S CITY: BUENA PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90621 .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist System Report #10135564

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 06, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM . STEERING IS MAKING A WHEEZING NOISE AND IT FEELS HARD TO STEER COMPARED TO OTHER VEHICLES. ENGINE FELLS LIKE STALLING AFTER HITTING BRAKES; ENGINE IS SHAKING ON THE DRIVE MODE WHEN YOU ARE NOT MOVING AND ON BRAKE MODE; MORE THAN 10 TIMES, WILL TAKE TO THE DEALERSHIP SOON. *NM.Mileage was 19000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E33A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in CYPRESS, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030801. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 10 mph. DEALER'S NAME: HOUSE OF IMPORTS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 877-798-7127 . DEALER'S CITY: BUENA PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 90621 .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10149378

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50MPH THERE WAS A NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM TURNING. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF THE ROAD SIDE A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP WERE IT IS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 35000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E23A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in DUBLIN, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20030303. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 8 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 drive type:AWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: SMYTHE EUROPEAN . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 408-345-2214 . DEALER'S CITY: SAN JOSE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 95129 .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10151933

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 01, 1901.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . 2003 MERCEDES ML 350 SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER TURNED ON THE HEAT SEATING DEVICE THAT IS WHEN THE SEATS CAUGHT ON FIRE. *JB.Vehicle was on fire. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E23A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in UPPER MARLBORO, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: EURO MOTORSCARS . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 301-907-8700 . DEALER'S CITY: BETHESDA . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MD. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 20814 .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Front Assembly Seat Heater/cooler Report #10179355

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Jan 20, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER . HEATED SEAT, DRIVER SIDE, BURNT THROUGH SEAT ON LEFT SIDE OF THIGH AND THROUGH CLOTHING. SKIRT AND JACKET DAMAGED. CAR IS UNDER WARRANTY. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY A NATIONAL RECALL HAS NOT BEEN DONE. I UNDERSTAND OTHERS, INCLUDING MGR AT MERCEDES OF GREENWICH WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 36555 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E13A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in STAMFORD, CT. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 20040831. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 drive type:U. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 50 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES-BENZ OF GREENWICH . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 203-869-2850 . DEALER'S CITY: GREENWICH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: CT. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 06830 .
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10229634

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on June 02, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . I OWN A MERCEDES ML 350 2003; WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TO WORK THIS MORNING THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING, BECAME DISABLED AND STEERING, BECAME IMPOSSIBLE. THE CAR SLOWED ON ITS OWN WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR ROAD WITH SPEED LIMITS UP TO 40 MPH AND I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR INTO THE SHOULDER CREATING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. EVENTUALLY THE CAR COASTED ONTO THE SHOULDER AND ALL LIGHTS BECAME ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. UPON HAVING IT TOWED TO MERCEDES BENZ I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS INITIALLY A KEY FAILURE IN WHICH COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE KEY AND THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR COULD BE LOST WHICH WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE. AFTER MY REACTION WHICH WAS "AND YOU GUYS ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THAT" I WAS TOLD THAT INSTEAD IT WAS THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. CURRENTLY MERCEDES HAS A RECALL PENDING OR BEING CONSIDERED ON ONE OF THERE 2007 MODELS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND IS NOT CURRENTLY A RECALL, BUT SHOULD BE. THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB REGARDING THIS ISSUE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 93000 miles. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in MIDDLE ISLAND, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Seats

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Report #10249773

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 23, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS BURNING. IF IT HAD NOT BEEN FOR HIS WALLET IN HIS BACKPOCKET, HIS PANTS WOULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ELECTRICAL WIRES BURNED THROUGH HIS LEATHER SEATS. THE CONTACT SEARCHED THE INTERNET, BUT FOUND NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THIS FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT YET BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,400..Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 51400 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E43A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in FAIR HAVEN, MA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Electrical System Report #10252047

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY FAMILY OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML 350. A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY MOM NOTICED A BURN MARK ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WE BELIEVED ONE OF THE MECHANICS BURNT IT WITH A TOOL DURING THE CAR'S SERVICE. SO THIS BURN MARK WAS IGNORED. ON DEC. 13, 2008 AROUND 8:20 AM, MY MOM, WHO WAS DRIVING THE CAR, SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW SMOKE AND A SMALL FIRE FROM THE SIDE OF HER SEAT. SHE COULD NOT HAVE PULLED OVER QUICKLY BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. SHE TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER. THEN SHE PUT IT OUT WITH A TOWEL SHE WAS SITTING ON, IT TOO WAS BURNT, BUT PREVENTED MY MOMS LEG FROM GETTING BURNED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE HAS LEFT A BURNED HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. I'VE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHICH THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CASE LIKE MINE, NOR THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAVE VISITED. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT DOCUMENTED MY CASE AND FAXED A COPY TO THAT DEALERSHIP. I AM GOING TO MEET THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO IS TO GIVE ME MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, FIXED, AND HOW MUCH IT IS GOING TO COST. THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E63A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in NILES, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Equipment

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Equipment Report #10252047

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Dec 13, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT . MY FAMILY OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML 350. A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY MOM NOTICED A BURN MARK ON THE DRIVER'S SEAT. WE BELIEVED ONE OF THE MECHANICS BURNT IT WITH A TOOL DURING THE CAR'S SERVICE. SO THIS BURN MARK WAS IGNORED. ON DEC. 13, 2008 AROUND 8:20 AM, MY MOM, WHO WAS DRIVING THE CAR, SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW SMOKE AND A SMALL FIRE FROM THE SIDE OF HER SEAT. SHE COULD NOT HAVE PULLED OVER QUICKLY BECAUSE OF TRAFFIC. SHE TURNED OFF THE SEAT WARMER. THEN SHE PUT IT OUT WITH A TOWEL SHE WAS SITTING ON, IT TOO WAS BURNT, BUT PREVENTED MY MOMS LEG FROM GETTING BURNED BY THE FIRE. THE FIRE HAS LEFT A BURNED HOLE IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT. I'VE CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE, WHICH THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A CASE LIKE MINE, NOR THE DEALERSHIP THAT I HAVE VISITED. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT DOCUMENTED MY CASE AND FAXED A COPY TO THAT DEALERSHIP. I AM GOING TO MEET THE SERVICE MANAGER WHO IS TO GIVE ME MORE INFORMATION ON WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, FIXED, AND HOW MUCH IT IS GOING TO COST. THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. 0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 24500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E63A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in NILES, IL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 30 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, And Connections

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Hydraulic Power Assist Hose, Piping, And Connections Report #10255843

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Nov 24, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML350. THE CONTACT NOTICED POWER STEERING FLUID UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSTALLED A NEW HOSE CLAMP AT THE COST OF $259. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. SHE THEN RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V465000 (STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS) AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $1,200. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 64,000. UPDATED 3/5/09 *CN UPDATED 03/10/09.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 64000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB54E31A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in GRETNA, LA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Electrical System Report #10259532

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 12, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . MY M-350 HAD NO POWER. THE HARNESS CABLE (163-540-28-32) LOCATED BEHIND AND AGAINST THE BATTERY HAD COMPLETELY BEEN DESTROYED BY THE BATTERY ACID ENVIRONMENT. THE CABLE SUPPLIES THE OPERATIONAL POWER TO THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTO. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING WHEN THIS COMPLETE FAILURE OCCURRED I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE ELSE. ALL SYSTEMS IN THE CAR WERE TOTALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL. NO SHIELDING OR PREVENTION OF DAMAGE TO THE CABLE WAS ENGINEERED INTO THE FACTORY INSTALLATION OF THIS CABLE. THE BATTERY WAS THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION AND NO MAINTENANCE ACTIVITY HAD OCCURRED IN THAT AREA OF THE CAR SINCE IT WAS MANUFACTURED. I HAVE SEVERAL PHOTO OF THE CABLE THAT SHOWS THIS CONDITION. I WAS CHARGED $2,483.65 BY JACKIE COOPER IMPORTS OF TULSA, LLC ( THE TULSA MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER) TO REPLACE THE CABLE. I ALSO WAS CHARGED APPROXIMATELY $125.00 FOR THE TOWING OF THE CAR (SUV) TO THE DEALER FOR THESE REPAIRS. FOR A WORLD CLASS SAFETY AWARD WINNER CAR, TO BE ENGINEERED WITH THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS CABLE NEXT TO A BATTERY WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM ACID FUMES IS TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL. I'M WORK IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY AND WE WOULD NEVER ALLOW THIS INSTALLATION TO BE APPROVED. PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS REQUEST SO I CAN FORWARD THE PHOTOS AND COPIES OF THE REPAIR ORDERS. I WOULD RECOMMEND THAT A RECALL NOTICE BE IMPLEMENTED ON THIS VEHICLE TO AVOID POTENTIAL DEATHS, INJURIES, AND LOSS OF PROPERTY TO THE PUBLIC. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 77500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E43A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in BROKEN ARROW, OK. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Steering

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Report #10261473

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 10, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . MY 2003 MERCEDES ML350 ONLY 37,000 MILES THE NOISE (STEERING RACK PROBLEM) HAD BEEN APPARENT SINCE 29,000 MILES. I SCHEDULED WITH JOHN SHEPARD (SERVICE MANAGER OF PHIL SMART MERCEDES SERVICE CENTER AT SEATTLE, RICHARDHULL@PHILSMART.COM, 2025 AIRPORT WAY SOUTH SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134 PHONE: 206.340.5959, FAX: 206.654.7119) TO INSPECT THE PROBLEMS, FOUND THAT ¿VERIFIED NOISE, INSTALLED ELECTRONIC EARS, TO ISOLATE NOISE FOUND NOISE FROM INSIDE OF STEERING PACK ASSEMBLY,¿ AND INSPECTION FEE WAS $152.60, SUGGESTING REPAIR WAS TO REPLACING THE GEARING (RACK) AND COST ESTIMATED $2,252.02, AND JOHN SHEPARD TOLD ME THAT ¿AS I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU WERE AWARE THAT AN OFFER OF 50% PARTS AND LABOR IS ON THE TABLE? I HAVE ALREADY COMMITTED TO THAT, SO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GETTING THIS RESOLVED TODAY, THE OFFER STILL STANDS. THE REPAIR WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY $1000.00 TO REPLACE THE RACK AND IT WOULD CARRY A ONE YEAR UNLIMITED MILE WARRANTY. I TRULY BELIEVE THIS IS A FAIR OFFER AND HOPE YOU TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT. I AM SORRY THIS HAS HAPPENED AND WOULD LOVE TO HELP GET THIS RESOLVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.¿ BY FEBRUARY, I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF SAFETY RECALL FROM ALAN MCLAREN (V.P. CUSTOMER SERVICE OF MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC; ONE MERCEDES DRIVE, PO BOX 350 MONTVALE, NJ 07645, TEL: 1-800-367-6372, FAX: 201-476-6211), THEN I SEND MY VEHICLE TO JOHN SHEPARD (PHIL SMART MERCEDES SERVICE CENTER AT SEATTLE), WAS TOLD THAT THIS RECALL HAD BEEN RESOLVED, NO NEED TO REPAIR, NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR THAT INSPECTION FEE $ 152.60, WHICH CAUSE MY DEEP CONCERN THAT THIS MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING THE VEHICLE, DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND DEFECT MY VEHICLE SAFETY IN THE FUTURE. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57EX3A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in SNOQUALMIE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10264171

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . IN REGARDING TO SAFETY RECALL #2003-040005: 1. HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION. 2. ITS CONSEQUENCES: A. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILING B. VALVE COVERS LEAKING 3. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH CHARLOTTE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKETS. TOTAL CHARGES WERE $1,544.62 ($775.40 FOR PARTS, THE REST WAS FOR LABOR). SAFETY RECALL #2003-040005 LETTER STATES THAT "IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THIS RECALL CONDITION CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS NOTICE YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT". I PRESENTED THIS CASE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH CHARLOTTE BUT THEY DENIED MY REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE THE REIMBURSEMENT. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENT TO SUPPORT THIS CASE. PLEASE HELP US TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND TIME. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49492 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E33A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in FORT MILL, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 Steering

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Report #10264171

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Sept 18, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . IN REGARDING TO SAFETY RECALL #2003-040005: 1. HOSE CLAMP USED TO SECURE THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING FLUID COOLER FAILED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING FORCE FOR THIS CONNECTION. 2. ITS CONSEQUENCES: A. POWER STEERING PUMP FAILING B. VALVE COVERS LEAKING 3. MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH CHARLOTTE REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP, REPLACED VALVE COVER GASKETS. TOTAL CHARGES WERE $1,544.62 ($775.40 FOR PARTS, THE REST WAS FOR LABOR). SAFETY RECALL #2003-040005 LETTER STATES THAT "IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THIS RECALL CONDITION CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS NOTICE YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT". I PRESENTED THIS CASE TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF SOUTH CHARLOTTE BUT THEY DENIED MY REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT. I STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE THE REIMBURSEMENT. I HAVE ALL THE DOCUMENT TO SUPPORT THIS CASE. PLEASE HELP US TO INVESTIGATE THIS MATTER. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND TIME. *TR .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 49492 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E33A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in FORT MILL, SC. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Report #10266650

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Feb 05, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . RE: NHTSA SAFETY RECALL #2003-040005 VEHICLE INFORMATION: 2003 MERCEDES ML350 ODI#10261473 MY ML350 ONLY 37,000 MILES THE NOISE (STEERING RACK PROBLEM) HAD BEEN APPARENT SINCE 29,000 MILES. I SCHEDULED WITH JOHN SHEPARD (SERVICE MANAGER OF PHIL SMART MERCEDES SERVICE CENTER, 2025 AIRPORT WAY SOUTH SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98134 PHONE: 206.340.5959) TO INSPECT THE PROBLEMS, FOUND THAT ¿VERIFIED NOISE, INSTALLED ELECTRONIC EARS, TO ISOLATE NOISE FOUND NOISE FROM INSIDE OF STEERING PACK ASSEMBLY,¿ AND INSPECTION FEE WAS $152.60, SUGGESTING REPAIR WAS TO REPLACING THE GEARING (RACK) AND COST ESTIMATED $2,252.02. BY FEBRUARY, I RECEIVED A NOTICE OF SAFETY RECALL FROM ALAN MCLAREN (V.P. CUSTOMER SERVICE OF MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC; ONE MERCEDES DRIVE, PO BOX 350 MONTVALE, NJ 07645, TEL: 1-800-367-6372, FAX: 201-476-6211), THEN I SEND MY VEHICLE TO JOHN SHEPARD (PHIL SMART MERCEDES SERVICE CENTER AT SEATTLE), WAS TOLD THAT THIS RECALL HAD BEEN RESOLVED, NO NEED TO REPAIR, NO REIMBURSEMENT FOR THAT INSPECTION FEE $ 152.60(EVEN IN THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE SAYS ¿IF YOU HAVE PAID TO HAVE THIS RECALL CONDITION CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS NOTICE YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT), WHICH CAUSE MY DEEP CONCERN THAT THIS MAY RESULT IN DIMINISHED POWER ASSIST FOR STEERING THE VEHICLE, DAMAGE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND DEFECT MY VEHICLE SAFETY IN THE FUTURE. AFTER I FILED A COMPLAINT 03/05/2009 TO THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION FOR NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AND ALAN J. MCLAREN (VICE PRESIDENT CUSTOMER SERVICE, MERCEDES BENZ USA, LLC), I RECEIVED A CALL FROM ROBERT (201-476-6200,201-476-6326) WHO WAS SO CALL ¿ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE FOR MERCEDES BENZ USA 04/02/2009, ROBERT SAID HE WILL PROBE THIS MATTER AND GET BACK TO ME NEXT MONDAY, SO FAR THREE WEEKS PASSED, I HAVE TOLERANTLY WAITED YET NO REPLY FROM ROBERT. *TR .Mileage was 29000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57EX3A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in SNOQUALMIE, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Report #10289476

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Oct 13, 2009.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . I OWN A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML 350. WHEN TURNED ON, THE SEAT WARMER IN THIS VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HOT, I HAVE RECEIVED A SLIGHT BURN AND I NOTICE A BURNING SMELL. THERE HAS NOT BEEN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR A FIRE (TO MY KNOWLEDGE, THERE MAY BE UNDER THE SEAT COVER) ONLY BECAUSE I HAVE TURNED THE SEAT WARMER OFF IN TIME. *TR.Vehicle was on fire. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in CUMBERLAND, ME. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Report #10510655

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Apr 26, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY GARAGE, WHEN I HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT ENGINE. I IMMEDIATELY PUT THE SUV BACK INTO THE GARAGE AND PARKED IT. I SAW AN OIL LEAK WHERE IT HAD BEEN PARKED. SINCE THEN, I HAVE BEEN DRIVING MY TOYOTA, AND LEFT THE MERCEDES PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE LARGE OIL LEAK CONCERNED ME.I SPOKE TO A MERCEDES MECHANIC AND DESCRIBED WHAT I HAD HEARD, AND HE SAID IT WAS MOST LIKELY A STEERING PROBLEM. I CHECKED ONLINE AND NOTICED THERE ARE RECALLS FOR THE STEERING HOSE AND CLAMP FOR ML 350 MODELS YEARS 2003 +. IN WHICH THE STEERING WHEEL OIL LEAKS OUT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THE RECALL IS STILL VALID? DOES THE MERCEDES DEALER STILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE HOSE AND CLAMP? WHAT IF THEY SAY THEY DON'T HAVE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE PARTS, THEN WHAT DO I SAY OR DO? *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 74072 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):4JGAB57E93A. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in FONTANA, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Steering Report #10553146

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Mar 15, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with STEERING . BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 01/2008 AFTER A MONTH OR TWO I STARTED TO FILL RESERVOIR WITH POWER STEERING FLUID AS NEEDED WHICH IS OFTEN. I CALLED MERCEDES BENZ REGARDING THE RECALL BUT DENIED MY REQUEST. THANKS *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 57500 miles. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in DALY CITY, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 Seats Report #10621045

MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003 car safety problem was reported on Aug 01, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ ML350 2003, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . FRONT DRIVERS SIDE SEAT, BURNS WHEN HEATER IS TURNED ON. BURN SMELL, BURNED SKIN OF DRIVER. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS. I HAVE READ OF MANY INSTANCES OF THIS SAME COMPLAINT ON THE INTERNET. MERCEDES NEEDS TO REPLACE SEAT..1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 40000 miles. Mercedes Benz Ml350 2003 problem was reported in FORT WORTH, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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