NHTSA Complaint #11637080 — 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11637080
Vehicle	2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	August 24, 2022
Date Filed	January 20, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Was driving 50 miles per hour when the car slammed on the brakes, nearly getting me rear ended. The throttle would not respond until the car was doing maybe5 miles per hour - on an interstate! The BAS/ESP light was on solid. I got onto an off ramp, called the dealer, was told it could be several causes, drove home carefully, and took it to the dealer. The dealer found nothing. Several times since, the car was being driven at speeds in the 20-30 miles per hour range, and the system would slam on the brakes and pull hard to the left. I could smell the brake dust in the car. Other times, it will ALMOST engage (ESP light flashes as well) then backs off.

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