| Issue ID | 1399531 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11014702 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/08/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes-benz cls500. While driving approximately 60 mph, a message appeared on the instrument panel stating that the brake system had malfunctioned and the vehicle would not stop. The driver stopped the vehicle and shut off the engine. After restarting the vehicle, the message re-appeared. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the speedometer would display inaccurate speeds. The failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 05v133000 (service brakes) and 08v303000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures listed in the recalls. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FREDRICKSBURG, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ75X36AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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