Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz ml. in december of 2008, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 08v465000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping). after the repair, he noticed that the vehicle was still leaking fluid. the dealer stated that if he brought the vehicle back, he would be charged for the repair. the manufacturer stated that they would call him back, but they never did. on march 26, 2009, while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right and the contact lost control of the steering. the vehicle veered to the side of the road and was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic found that the power steering fluid was leaking on the belts and caused the steering to fail. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 100,000.
Bas/esp light comes on, brakes engage, steering wheel turns to the right...happens at speeds 60 mph and higher; car difficult to control, no warning--i have used two category options on the form, but i really do not know which options to choose to describe the above problem...suv has done this on expressway driving over and over for the past 6 years....each time the dealer thinks they have fixed the problem....*nm
Third time for steering loss - 3. power steering hose fell off, draining all the fluid, causing loss of steering abilities, and almost caused a serious accident. 2. two months earlier, power steering hose clamp came loose,loss of fluid and steering, and almost caused a serious accident. 1. and, six months prior to the second incident, power steering hose clamp fell off, loss of fluid and steering, and almost caused a serious accident. dealership has so far replaced the power steering clamp twice and the hose once. *la
Power steering fluid hose came unattached form the radiator (clamp failed) power steering fluid sprayed over the engine compartment. no fire resulted. lost power steering assist. called mercedes road repair - they replaced the clamp with a new "improved" clamp. they charged $45.00 for the service>. *jb