The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2002 Mercedes-Benz ML500, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Brake lamp switch failure.

    NHTSA #PE10050

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LINE CHAFE

    NHTSA #EA08009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE LINE RUPTURE

    NHTSA #PE08002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK

    NHTSA #RQ08002

    Status:
    RECALLED

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