NHTSA Complaint #10148357 — 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML430

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10148357
Vehicle 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML430
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 85,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State OH

Consumer Description

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A NOISE IN THE EXHAUST AREA OF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND UPON INSPECTION A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THERE IS A RECALL MANUFACTURER RECALL # 2005060014 ON THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MANUFACTURER RECALL; HOWEVER THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER.

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