NHTSA Complaint #10500482 — 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10500482 |
| Vehicle | 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 103,249 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND MADE A LOUD SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SWITCH BRAKE LIGHT AND THE AIR MASS SENSOR WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE YAW RATE ELECTRICAL SENSOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,249 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,976. ..UPDATED 04/24/13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SEVERAL COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, NONE OF THEM HAVE RECTIFIED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED NHTSA ACTION # PE07007. UPDATED 06/13/13
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