| Issue ID | 607073 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10171853 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS55 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/07/06 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | No warning events. Automatic shifter freezes in gear. Repaired once - recurred. Repaired again - recurred. Wiring rerouted to another circuit - shifter now jerks as it goes into gear. We are concerned about failure again. Mercedes claimed that a case file was set up and that we were the only incident in the us. We called after the most recent incidence and we were informed that no case file was established by the dealer. In addition, right rear tire thread bare after 8,000 miles of use in light driving - 85% city. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 8000 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HUNTING VALLEY, OH |
| VIN pattern | WDDDJ75X96AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/06/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
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