| Issue ID | 1179578 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713566 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CL500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/04/15 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The sbc pump stop working causing the brakes to not work this is a very dangerous defect in there design and i could see if causing an accident and injuries. The manufacturing knew this was a defective design and had offered an 10 year warranty but i feel it should be replaced on all cars that have an sbc pump, i was traveling 65 mph on the freeway when i had to apply the brakes and the brakes did not work if it was not for my quick thinking and being able to switch to another lane there would have been a major car pile up with who knows how many injuries. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86237 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ENCINITAS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK75FX5FXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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