NHTSA Complaint #10255901 — 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 430
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10255901 |
| Vehicle | 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 430 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 124,872 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ 430 ML. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING FLUIDS CONSTANTLY LEAK FROM THE COOLING HOSE TO THE POWER STEERING. AS A RESULT, THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DEALER ADDED FUEL IN THE HOSE, WHICH LASTED FOR TWO WEEKS. CURRENTLY, THE FUEL INDICATOR IS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATES BADLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT SHE MUST PAY FOR THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT SHE HAS TO CONSTANTLY PLACE FLUID IN THE HOSE BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,872.
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