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Mercedes-Benz ML430

Report: Brake Light Switch Failure May Cause ESP/BAS Warning Lights

Mercedes-Benz ML430 Problem

11 Reports

Model Years Affected: 1999, 2000, 2001

Average Mileage: 103,686 mi (10,600 mi - 212,000 mi)

The ESP and BAS warning lights may illuminate due to a failed brake light switch. Replacement of the failed switch should correct this concern. A recall on certain 2000-2001 models have been recalled for a related issue - for more information please click here»

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Report #1

Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 41,000 mi

Esp/Bass warning lights were "ON' and "OFF'during my last trip to L.A (200 + Miles)

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Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 116,000 mi

ESP/BAS light intermittent on and off, goes away if turn ignition off

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Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 10,600 mi

had the ESP/DAS warning light on

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Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 212,000 mi

brake lights stuck on, pull top plug on switch and lights dgo out, don't work at all.

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Visitor, 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 78,890 mi

Light stays one BAS ESP

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Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 139,000 mi

My BAS/ESP light came on while driving. I got home turned the car off and when I started it again to leave the car would not allow me to shift leaving me stuck in park.

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Visitor, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 112,000 mi

while driving, the BAS ESP ligth went on . i park the car turn the engine off . when i try to start the car again everything was fine ,exept for the warning light still on and i could not disengage from the parking position I was stuck.the solution was easy, but you have to know it;;; there is a switch at the buttom of the gear lever [just under the 1 gear] you need a pencil long enough to reach for it , then you push on it and it release the locking pin and you are free to go.... but better change the breack switch ....

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Report #8

Visitor, 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML430, 120,000 mi