Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl class. the contact stated that his vehicle was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 07v263000 (suspension). the dealer repaired the abc valve block at the cost of $2,200 and stated that there were materials in the fluid of the abc system, which caused the blockage. there is a hose that connects to the system and the fluid only enters one way and exits the same way; therefore, the blockage is due to the failure of the hose that is attached. currently, a week later, the failure has recurred with the rear abc valve. the repair also cost $2,200. the dealer accused the contact of being the cause of the failure, but offered to repair the vehicle for free. the failure mileage was 85,000. updated 11/26/08 *cn updated 12/01/08.*jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl class. the contact stated that the abc light was illuminated and he noticed that the vehicle was leaking hydraulic fluid. the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to a recall and the failure was repaired. the dealer stated that they repaired the abc pressure hose and the hydraulic pump leak. the contact was charged $2,824 for the repair work and was informed that a defective recall part caused the failure. the nhtsa recall number was unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 70,162.
While driving vehicle home from the dealership, a light on instrument panel came on, stating "unsafe to drive vehicle." dealership examined vehicle and determined that "automatic body control system" for suspension had malfunctioned, this caused the left rear portion of frame to drop down.*ak the dealer replaced two valves and when the vehicle was returned to consumer the vehicle had an oil leak of over two quarts, consumer returned vehicle to dealership and a replacement vehicle was ordered which is expected to be delivered in late november.*jb