Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 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 - 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 | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph approaching a turn and heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. immediately, there was a slight loss in the power steering and leakage of fluid. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number under 05v224000 (steering: hydraulic power assist system). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph approaching a turn and heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. immediately, there was a slight loss in the power steering and leakage of fluid. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number under 05v224000 (steering: hydraulic power assist system). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. kmj | |||
| 05/15/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz ml500. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph approaching a turn and heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. immediately, there was a slight loss in the power steering and leakage of fluid. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number under 05v224000 (steering: hydraulic power assist system). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000. js | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Transmission problem | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 19800 | 1 | 02/10/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving his 2006 mercedes ml 500 (19800 failure mileage) at 25 mph, and merging right onto the expressway, the vehicle kept going straight onto the grass. the contact stopped the vehicle to check the steering wheel and found that the steering wheel kept spinning. the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the dealer stated that they will not fix the vehicle, because the vehicle was in a crash even though he didn't strike anything when he lost control and ran off on to the median. the vehicle has not yet been repaired. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||
| 02/17/2008 | 3 | ||
| Mercedes 500ml transmission and power steering not safe. *tr | |||