The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the recall repair was not performed by the dealer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle intermittently experienced phantom braking with the ABS warning light illuminated. Additionally, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed and made an abnormal sound; however, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS sensor was faulty. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the ABS sensor needed to be reset. The dealer reset the ABS sensor and informed the contact that the brake system housing was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,831.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V315000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The contact was given an appointment by the dealer weeks in advance and was notified in the recall notice to stop driving the vehicle immediately. The manufacturer assured the contact on multiple occasions that the dealer would provide an alternative form of transportation until the recall was serviced; however, the dealer failed to provide the contact another form of transportation. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Colleyville, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350. The contact stated while driving 5 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard extending the stopping distance. The contact attempted to use the parking brake to stop the vehicle however, the parking brake failed to slow the vehicle in a timely manner. The contact stated that the three unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was towed to Mercedes-Benz of bedford located at 18122 rockside road, bedford, oh 44146, (440) 359-6826, to be diagnosed and repaired. The diagnostic test and repair was still pending. The manufacturer was informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The VIN was not available.

- Lyndhurst, OH, USA

On N.Y. state thruway, on cruise control, brakes suddenly applied themselves. ABS and sls flashed on dash.car suddenly decelerated. Turned off cruise control and pulled off. Attempt to start again and brakes applied themselves. After several tries, @20 min. Was able to get car moving. Brought car to dealer who said some kind of brake sensor was defective. Charged for replacement.

- Maywood, NJ, USA