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The contact owns a 1999 Mercedes Benz ML320. While the contact's spouse was driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off without warning. The vehicle had to be restarted and was driven to a mechanic. The mechanic discovered that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 139,000.
TL * - the contact received recall 03V121000. The contact took vehicle to mercedez Benz of palm beach January 3, 2007, and was denied arecall repair. The contact would like the repairs to be done under the recall. The contact stated that he received the same recall last year and chose not to address it at that time. The vehicle has had several failures, and was now being denied repair service. The cosumer took the vehicle to the dealer and they statedthere was nothing wrog with the vehicle. The consumer sated while driving, the the exhaust broke in half at the weld. Updated 01/22/07.
The contact stated that the catalytic converter cracked along the weld that attaches to the exhaust pipe. This problem can not be corrected due to a lack of parts. There was a temporary weld performed, but it has not corrected the problem.
- Fresno , CA, USA
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