Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light problems | |
| Turn Signal problems |
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes Benz Ml500. While driving 65 mph with the drivers side heated seat activated, the contact noticed that the seat was melting. The dealer reupholstered the seat and the vehicle was released to the owner. The contact was driving 3 mph when the brake warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer replaced the brake wiring harness to correct the failure. In addition, the contact also advised the dealer that the power door locks could only be used manually. The dealer confirmed that the power door lock switch needed to be replaced as well. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.
The rear brake lights sockets are getting burnt causing the brakes light to fail. Corrosion on a connector can cause the tail, brake or rear turn signal lights to dim or fail. This is a safety issue because it can make cars less visible to other drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. This is the exact same issue with the 2008 - 2011 mercedes c class which recently had a recall issued.