| Issue ID | 857404 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10399610 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 02/04/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal grinding noise and was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic test drove the vehicle and was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer where they performed a diagnostic test that concluded that the engine vacuum pump was leaking oil and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was approximately 32,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 31,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 31000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WEST PALM BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J36AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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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