Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 20-P-053398 | 03/12/2012 | 10044181 | Xentry: rattling/thumping noises from the area of the steering on rough roads or when driving over road undulations. no model years given. also included models 168 and 172. *js | 05/17/2012 | |
| TB-46-20-61 | 04/22/2008 | 10025648 | Rattling/thumping noise on rough roads and/or knocking noise when moving steering in both directions on all model 164 and 251 vehicles. model years unknown. *pe | 08/27/2008 | |
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| LI-46-35-P054316 | 08/09/2012 | 10046319 | Xentry (mercedes); electric steering control unit, in some vehicles, has implausible fault entry due to software needing updating. models ml 350. no model years listed. *pe | 10/03/2012 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| TB-46-10-32 | 12/02/2008 | 10028646 | Mercedes: groaning or dull, heavy cracking noises from steering shaft area. when turning steering wheel or moving off or braking. this may be emanating from the bearing and housing of upper steering shaft (firewall pivot point) or steering | 05/12/2009 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| 463041 | 04/26/2006 | 10019967 | Flow noises from area of power steering pump and/or foaming of power steering oil in reservoir. on mercedes benz ml and r class models. *ak | 05/17/2006 | |
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||||
| 462046 | 12/04/2008 | SB-46-20-46A | 10020460 | Play in the rack and pinion steering system. models 203, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230. mercedes benz. *kb updated 5/13/09. *pe | 10/23/2006 |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| TB-46-10-39C | 12/02/2008 | 10028645 | Mercedes: chrome plating peeling on decorative caps on the steering wheel spokes, this is due to less than optimal adhesion between chrome plating and base material. models 164 and 251. model years unknown. *pe | 05/12/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 mercedes ml350. while parked, the contact noticed power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. the contact also stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. the failure occurred at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that a diagnostic test was necessary to locate the cause of the failure. the contact did not have the failure diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. sm. | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 mercedes ml350. while parked the contact noticed power steering fluid leaking from the vehicle. while driving at approximately 30 mph the steering became difficult to maneuver. the failure occurs at different speeds. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated a diagnostic was necessary to locate the cause of the failure. the contact did not have the vehicle diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. ds | |||
| 09/11/2009 | 61500 | 1 | |
| Power steering fluid leak, resulting in occasional hard steering. this also occurred in january and april. we called the dealer and mercedes usa and were told the vehicle was not part of the september 2008 recall. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2008 | 61000 | 1 | |
| A complete loss of power steering fluid caused me to lose control of my suv. i was unaware of any lost of power steering fluid until i lost control of my vehicle and i later check the area where i had parked the night before. i parked my vehicle until i replaced the power steering fluid. this is not the first problem i have had with this type of vehicle. i received a safety recall notice on the other ml320, 2001 that i got rid of three years ago. *tr | |||