| Issue ID | 1476562 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11103688 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C43 AMG |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 22/06/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | At start-up, the parking brake light comes on and can't be turned off. This happened several times. The parking brake light comes on while driving one day at start-up the brake would not release for 30 minutes while trying various methods recommended by mercedes benz support and the operators manual. The brake light has come on when it starts up and the parking brake could not be released preventing the car from moving. Also the warning light comes on when driving. I will upload a picture of this. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTHFIELD, MN |
| VIN pattern | 5J6YH2H76ALXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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