NHTSA Complaint #11481192 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11481192
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 13, 2022
Date Filed	August 25, 2022
Mileage	96,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed a failure with the camshaft. The contact researched online and found a Technical Service Bulletin regarding the camshaft failure. The dealer advised the contact that the warranty had expired for the camshaft repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

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