Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Mercedes Benz ML430

Mercedes Benz ML430 owners have reported 2 problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem of the 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430

Failure Date: 04/06/2008

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz Ml430. While driving 65 mph, the brakes failed to slow down the vehicle. The contact attempted to pull to the side of the road, but the vehicle fishtailed, slid sideways, and nearly rolled over. He was able to stop the vehicle eventually. The dealer stated that the entire brake line should be replaced at the contact's expense because it was not covered under warranty. The contact stated that the brake line and the fuel line crossed one another, causing both to fail over time. Both lines also crossed over the exhaust manifold, which could possibly result in a vehicle fire. The vehicle is currently at the dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 82,686.

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2 Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem of the 1999 Mercedes Benz ML430

Ltr inquiring on the status of a complaint filed in August 2003 (#10031122) re the defective transmission in his Mercedes Benz ml 430 sport utility vehicle. The vehicle transmission failed while pulling out of a parking space. The transmission is sealed (no dipstick) so there is no way for the consumer to check the fluid level. The vehicles catalytic converter failed and the brake line ruptured.

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