| Issue ID | 582837 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10153261 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 20/03/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the abs indicator light illuminated continuously. The vehicle lost all braking ability. The vehicle was pulled off the road without incident using the emergency brake. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for inspection. The sbc pump was replaced. After a short period of time the abs indicator light illuminated again however; the brakes did not fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; the problem could not be duplicated. Now for the third time while driving 10 to 15 mph the abs indicator light illuminated continuously and the vehicle lost all braking ability. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the sbc pump was replaced for the second time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LONG BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J35AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 15/12/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| 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 | WALTERS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | RIVERSIDE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92501 |