One problem related to brake drum wheel cylinder has been reported for the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml430. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the service engine light and the bas esp warning light was randomly flashing. The contact indicated that when the warning lights illuminated the brakes engaged and there was an abnormal noise each time the failure recurred. The electric power door lock function was making an abnormal noise while the vehicle was in operation. The contact stated that there was a code 7 misfire on cylinder 7. The contact also inspected that the a/c line fractured associated with the a/c canister and the vent function was not able to produce a/c nor heat due to the failure. The windshiled wipers plastic piece prematurely fractured. The vehicle was not yet inspected and diagnosed by the dealer. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v208000 (vehicle speed control) but did not receive notification. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,675. Dyd.