Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600

Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz S600.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz S600

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Fluid Leak problems
1
Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems
1

Brake Fluid Leak problem #1

The contact owns a 2001 Mercedes Benz s-600. The contact is experiencing suspension failure and the vehicle is leaking hydraulic fluid. The vehicle was not included in the recall. He also stated that the abs light illuminated. The NHTSA campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 55,746.

Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem #2

Mercedes 2001 s 600. Active body control system has a hydraulic leak. Dealer (barrier mercedes of bellevue, wa) claims leak originates from hydraulic line behind the engine. Abc has lost enough fluid twice and has failed twice. Leaking fluid is covering hot engine parts such as catalytic converter. There is a potential for fire. Deal quoted a price of $5,800. 00 to replace the hydraulic line. Claiming it was only accessible by "pulling the engine. " this car has been subject to a NHTSA recall for a abc hydraulic leak problem. I have a personal friend with the exact same car and year. Phil Smart mercedes on seattle has quoted a similar price for repair of the identical problem. Can you assist in getting the manufacturer and dealer to remedy the problem.



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