Mr Ozziebob - what's so funny mate?
Are you attempting to tell everyone that an ML has less problems than an X5?
ML recalls:
1) NHTSA Campaign ID: 01V290000
Component: Suspension:Independent Front Control Arm:Upper
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc
Year:
2002 Make:
Mercedes-Benz Model:
ML-320/500/55 Recall Date:
09/21/2001
Potential Number of Units Affected: 870
Manufactured: 08/2001 - 08/2001
Defect Summary:
The left front upper control arm may not meet the specified strength requirements.
Consequence Summary:
The control arm could fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary:
Dealers will replace the left front upper control arm.
2) "the ML320 stumbled out of the gate in terms of initial quality. The first-year J.D. Power & Associates survey numbers had owners complaining about a range of problems, including but not limited to faulty keyless remote devices. " (car cost canada.com)
3) Xenon lights that do not operate properly may be addressed by switching or replacing Xenon bulbs or replacing the Xenon control module (TSB DDAF82_10-U-2009B, June ‘00);
4) the anti-theft alarm (ATA) may sound for no apparent reason due to a software error in the security/trip computer tow sensor (1999110002, Dec., ‘99);
5) contamination of the mass airflow sensor (traced to leaks in the air filter system) may lead to engines that miss, shake or die when idling (DDAF07_07-U-6700AV, Sept. ‘99);
6)a low range indicator that comes on in cold weather (with low range not activated) may require the replacement of the transfer case control module (DDAF28_19-U-2430A, Aug. ‘99);
7)if the starter does not crank, there may be a need to replace the engine control module (DDAF07_61-U-6000A, Aug. 99);
8)insufficient clearance inside the door may cause problems with the power window activation switch (T-SI-MBNA-72.29/19, May ‘99);
9)a missing or damaged sealing ring may lead to oil leaking on the left side of the engine (DDAF01_40-U-4000AU, Jan. ‘99);
10)engines that cut out may need a replacement engine control module (DDAF07_08-U-6100A, Jan. ‘99);
11)faulty throttle valve actuators may cause engines to surge or run unevenly at idle (DDAF30_20-U-9900AG, Jan. ‘99);
12)a faulty fuel sender unit may cause the fuel gauge to read incorrectly (T-SI-MBNA-47.20/05, Jan. ‘99);
13)engine oil leaks may be addressed by replacing the cylinder head gasket (DDAF01_30-U-4043DU, Feb. ‘98);
14)a knocking noise from the steering column may be addressed by proper lubrication (T-SI-46_04, No. ‘97);
15) 1998-99: Transport Canada recall no. 1999232 refers to The plastic cover encasing the seat belt latching mechanism. It may be loose due to an incomplete staking process during manufacturing. (alldata)
16) 2000: No. 2001005 refers to vehicles not in compliance with regulations for occupant restraint systems in a frontal impact. (alldata)
Now its my turn
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