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 | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 60000 | ||
| Steering wheels rattles and make groaning noise when turing or hitting bumps. can distract drivers and cause accidents | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 03/01/2006 | 1 | 01/03/2006 | |
| Steering wheel has noticeable clicks and feedbacks when turning to the right in a motion or stand still. *nm | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/19/2010 | 59000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. while driving at unknown speeds, the steering wheel would become extremely stiff resistant to the contacts attempts to maneuver the steering wheel. the contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa recall campaign id number 05v224000: steering: hydraulic power assists system) but was advised by the manufacturer that her vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available and the failure and current mileages were 59,000. | |||
| 12/25/2006 | 7000 | 50 | 04/09/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml350. the air bag light beeped and remained illuminated. at 10,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced. afterwards, the contact heard a noise in the rear of the vehicle while driving between 20-50 mph. the dealer test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. on december 25, 2006, the contact was involved in a crash and the air bags deployed. there were no injuries. a police report was filed. the vehicle was serviced after the crash. three to four months later, the tires were losing air rapidly and the low pressure light illuminated, which indicated there was not enough pressure in the tires. at 20,000 miles, the vehicle was serviced. after the repair, the contact stated that the noise was becoming louder in the rear of the vehicle. she paid $600 for the repair and the dealer stated that they did not hear a noise after diagnosing the failure. at 26,000 miles, the vehicle failed inspection due to the tires, struts, shocks and a power steering leak. she called the sales dealer and they informed her to take the vehicle to a dealer in another state. the vehicle was towed two and a half weeks ago due to the power steering leak. the part for the repair had to be ordered from overseas. the dealer stated that they replaced the shocks, but the noise grew louder. the dealer also stated that the cause of the noise was due to the shocks. on january 24, 2008, there was an odor present and the noise recurred. after inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that a belt was off track. the belt was adjusted and the dealer jump started the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer again on january 28, 2008. the computer had to be reset, but continued to malfunction when the vehicle was purchased. the current mileage was 26,206 and failure mileage was 7,000. | |||