Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / ML320 / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006060143 Incident Date: Mar, 21 2006
Consumer's City: MIAMI Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: ML320 Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 4JGAB54E21A Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 21 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's remote locks would not work. when this happened, the car would not start. after waiting a few minutes, the remote worked and the car started. the dealership determined the vehicle needed a new battery and an abs switch. this did not fix the problem. the dealership then determined the aftermarket alarm system needed to be removed. the contact had this removed and the problem was still present. the dealer has now determined the problem is with the computer. there is an nhtsa recall, # 01v061000, regarding the electrical system; wiring. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.