Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mercedes benz cl500. the contact was driving 45 mph when abnormal smoke was emitted from the exhaust. the abc sensor warning light was also illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and discovered abc hydraulic fluid leaking near the catalytic converter. the dealer was notified who advised that they had repaired the vehicle june 07, 2007 under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer was also contacted who stated that they would not take any liability for the recent failure. the failure mileage was 84,000.
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