| Issue ID | 1505195 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11140526 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C43 AMG |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 10/10/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | New vehicle with under 1000 total mileage. Internal pressure control valve in transmission failed causing major damage to transmission with metal shaving found in transmission pan. Transmission and faulty valve needed to be replaced under warranty. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 957 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VACAVILLE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF6EB8JUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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