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Sep 15, 2018 Service Brakes 10 mi

LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN

Sep 15, 2018 Steering 10 mi

LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN

Sep 15, 2018 Service Brakes 10 mi

LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN

Sep 15, 2018 Steering 10 mi

LEAKING ABC FLUID. THE ABC SISTEM WAS BROKEN

Aug 27, 2015 Suspension

ABC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CORROSION AND FAILURE OF FITTINGS. CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, SMOKE POURED FROM UNDER VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE. THE FLUID SPRAYED ALL OVER EXHAUST. VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT WAS THROWN QUICKLY TO GROUND.

Aug 27, 2015 Suspension

ABC HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HIGH PRESSURE HOSE CORROSION AND FAILURE OF FITTINGS. CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, SMOKE POURED FROM UNDER VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE FIRE. THE FLUID SPRAYED ALL OVER EXHAUST. VEHICLE RIDE HEIGHT WAS THROWN QUICKLY TO GROUND.

May 5, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH...

May 5, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH...

May 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH...

May 5, 2014 Engine 80,000 mi

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH...

May 5, 2014 Electrical System 80,000 mi

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH...

May 5, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 80,000 mi

THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO MERCEDES, THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD, THESE CARS ARE NOTORIOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. OIL WILL SPRAY ALL OVER THE EXHAUST, AND PLASTIC CREATING A VACUUM. LUCKY MY FAMILY HASN'T DIED FROM THIS FIRE HAZARD. ITS ALL OVER THE MB FORUMS, EVERYONE ON REPAIR PAL, EVERYONE KNOWS THAT TH...

Dec 29, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

OEM REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING AGAIN, CAN CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK ONTO HOT EXHAUST AND START A COMPLETE FIRE.. *TR

Dec 29, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 130,000 mi

OEM REPLACED HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC HOSE DEFECTIVE AND LEAKING AGAIN, CAN CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK ONTO HOT EXHAUST AND START A COMPLETE FIRE.. *TR

Sep 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTROL PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMB...

Sep 25, 2012 Exterior Lighting 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH, THE CONTROL PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMB...

Apr 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ...

Apr 12, 2012 Suspension 76,000 mi

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ...

Apr 12, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 76,000 mi

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ...

Apr 12, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 76,000 mi

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ...

Apr 12, 2012 Suspension 76,000 mi

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ...

Apr 12, 2012 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 76,000 mi

ABC HOSE LEAKED HYDRAULIC FLUID IN HUGE PUDDLE AS THE VEHICLE WAS BEING BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY. NOT LONG AFTER THE WHEELS WERE SITTING ON TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL. MERCEDES SERVICE DIAGNOSED AS HOSE THAT REQUIRES TRANSMISSION TO BE REMOVED TO FIX. WAS TOLD RECALL WORK WAS DONE IN 2004 SO I HAD ...

Jul 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CL-600 THAT HAS A TERRIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK. THE DEALER WANTS $5,800 TO REPAIR THE OIL COOLER. SEARCHING THE WEB SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES 12 CYLINDER ENGINES. BECAUSE LEAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL ONTO A HOT MOTOR IS A SERIOUS FIRE SAFETY ISSUE, MERCEDES SHOU...

Jul 21, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 127,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 CL-600 THAT HAS A TERRIBLE ENGINE OIL LEAK. THE DEALER WANTS $5,800 TO REPAIR THE OIL COOLER. SEARCHING THE WEB SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MERCEDES 12 CYLINDER ENGINES. BECAUSE LEAKING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL ONTO A HOT MOTOR IS A SERIOUS FIRE SAFETY ISSUE, MERCEDES SHOU...

Jun 22, 2011 Suspension 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THEN THE CARS SUSPENSION STARTED ACTING ERRATIC, I COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE TILL A SHORT TIME LATER. MY CARS SUSPENSION RAISED AND LOWERED IN A VIOLENT WAY. MY HEAD WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND BACK IN THE HEAD REST. I WAS WEARING MY S...

Jun 22, 2011 Suspension 51,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, THEN THE CARS SUSPENSION STARTED ACTING ERRATIC, I COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE TILL A SHORT TIME LATER. MY CARS SUSPENSION RAISED AND LOWERED IN A VIOLENT WAY. MY HEAD WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, AND BACK IN THE HEAD REST. I WAS WEARING MY S...

May 27, 2011 Suspension 40,000 mi

THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SUSPENSION GOES ERRATIC, RAISING AND LOWERING AS IT PLEASES. DANGEROUS. *TR

May 27, 2011 Suspension 40,000 mi

THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SUSPENSION GOES ERRATIC, RAISING AND LOWERING AS IT PLEASES. DANGEROUS. *TR

Apr 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,400 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES CL600 AND IT HAS A ENGINE OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LEAK MIGHT CAUSE THE FIRE IN ENGINE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE IT. THE MERCEDES IS ASKING 5500 USD TO FIX IT. I CANT CAUSE I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY. AS I FOUND OUT THIS IS...

Apr 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,400 mi

I HAVE A 2002 MERCEDES CL600 AND IT HAS A ENGINE OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE LEAK MIGHT CAUSE THE FIRE IN ENGINE. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BUT THIS IS THE ONLY CAR I HAVE IT. THE MERCEDES IS ASKING 5500 USD TO FIX IT. I CANT CAUSE I DON'T HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY. AS I FOUND OUT THIS IS...

Feb 17, 2009 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL-600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION IN THE VEHICLE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED AND THE ABC PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE LEAKED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HYDRAULICS, SE...

Feb 17, 2009 Suspension 85,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MERCEDES BENZ CL-600. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION IN THE VEHICLE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED AND THE ABC PRESSURE CONTROL VALVE LEAKED AND FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE HYDRAULICS, SE...

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

CAMPAIGN#2005060019 SEPTEMBER2005 -CYLINDER SHUT-OFF OIL PRESSURE SENSOR DEFECT 2002 CL600 ON 10.12.2005 CERTIFIED MB DEALER \RETAILER CLOSED THE CAMPAIGN FOLLOW PRIOR TO DATE CODE 1291LISTED IN THIS CAMPAIGN .ON OR ABOUT 1 YEAR THE PART WITH DATE CODE 1631 DEFECTED AND MAKE ESTIMATE DAMAGES DET...

Dec 1, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 63,000 mi

CAMPAIGN#2005060019 SEPTEMBER2005 -CYLINDER SHUT-OFF OIL PRESSURE SENSOR DEFECT 2002 CL600 ON 10.12.2005 CERTIFIED MB DEALER \RETAILER CLOSED THE CAMPAIGN FOLLOW PRIOR TO DATE CODE 1291LISTED IN THIS CAMPAIGN .ON OR ABOUT 1 YEAR THE PART WITH DATE CODE 1631 DEFECTED AND MAKE ESTIMATE DAMAGES DET...

Jun 2, 2006 Suspension

BOUGHT CAR FEB. 2005; IT HAS BEEN IN (WARRANTY COVERED) REPAIR 6 TIMES FOR GRINDING IN REAR WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS REPAIRS TO REAR & FRONT AXLES & BALL BEARINGS & HYDRAULICS. STILL THE NOISE CONTINUES. ALSO WHEN TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH, THE REAR JUMPS ...

Jun 2, 2006 Suspension

BOUGHT CAR FEB. 2005; IT HAS BEEN IN (WARRANTY COVERED) REPAIR 6 TIMES FOR GRINDING IN REAR WHEN GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS. THE ABS SYSTEM HAS BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS REPAIRS TO REAR & FRONT AXLES & BALL BEARINGS & HYDRAULICS. STILL THE NOISE CONTINUES. ALSO WHEN TRAVELING OVER 40 MPH, THE REAR JUMPS ...