| Issue ID | 900252 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10442477 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/10/07 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact stated the brake failed numerous times while attempting to stop the vehicle. The abs light illuminated and a beep sound was heard while the failure occurred. The contact was able to avoid a crash by increasing the brake distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where the diagnostic test indicated recall 04v296000 sensotronic brake control was not the cause of failure. The dealer confirmed that the battery was causing the brakes to fail. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 130,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOWIE , MD |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56J66AXXXXXX |
| 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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