Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| RSB-2009100002 | 01/01/2010 | 10033607 | Mercedes benz: check for installation of spacer between brake and fuel line, install if necessary. the spacer between the brake line and fuel line may not have been installed. check for presence of a spacer, and if missing, install the s | 08/27/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz ml320. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes were engaged numerous times before there was a reduction in the speed. the contact smelled an unusual odor inside of the vehicle. in addition, on separate occasions a burning odor of brakes emitted throughout the vehicle while driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to detect a problem. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz ml320. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes were engaged numerous times before there was a reduction in the speed. the contact smelled an unusual odor inside of the vehicle. in addition, on separate occasions a burning odor of brakes emitted throughout the vehicle while driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to detect a problem. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. kmj | |||
| 01/07/2011 | 30000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 mercedes benz ml320. while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes were engaged numerous times before there was a reduction in the speed. the contact smelled an unusual odor inside of the vehicle. in addition, on separate occasions a burning odor of brakes emitted throughout the vehicle while driving. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to detect a problem. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000. js | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| While parking vehicle accelerated. consumer applied the brake pedal but the brakes failed. this caused consumer's vehicle to collide with the vehicle in front. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the cause had not been determined. *ak | |||