Unfortunately, my 1999 ML430 is supposedly not covered by the recall. My model and VIN are in the right "range" but VMI indicates my VIN is not included in the recall. I am really frustrated by this because I have a cracked cat on the drivers side. I've just taken pictures of it and the crack is IDENTICAL to the one shown in Fig 3 of the Procedure documents for the SC-200560014.

The dealer first said they could find no problems. Another trip to the dealer convinced them there is a leak at the driver's side cat but they said I'm not included in the recall. Couldn't even buy a new assembly. They claim they have another customer backordered since December.

I plan to send Mr. Ernst Lieb (new MBUSA CEO) and Klaus Ulkmann a letter requesting a further explanation as to why my VIN, with EXACTLY the same failure as those being recalled, isn't included. Any other advise from the DOC is always useful and valuable. Thanks.

Pic of my driver's side cat is attached.

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