| Issue ID | 544285 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10123758 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/02/05 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt: purchased a new mercedes benz , 320e 2004 model. On 2 occasions on the freeway at highway speeds the engine shut down without warning. The engine shut off at once and will not crank when engine has been tried to start again. Had to have vehicle towed. Dealer explained he was unfamiliar with this problem. Thought this may be the computer in the car. Made repairs and replaced parts. About 2 weeks afterwards this happened again. Took back to dealer, and this was corrected. However, was afraid this may happen again. However, has not happened 2-3 months after the repairs. *ak the control module failed. Also, consumer has continuous problems with braking system. *tt *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6496 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DECATUR, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J04AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 30/09/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RADER MERCEDES BENZ |
| Dealer's telephone number | 1-800-634-7038 |
| Dealer's city | AUGUSTA |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30907 |