| Issue ID | 890539 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10434134 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 03/10/11 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 mercedes benz e-350. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side seat belts became inoperable while driving 35 mph and above. The contact stated that the seat belt would continuously vibrate against his shoulder. The seat belt would vibrate so uncontrollably that the contact would have to tuck the belt under his arm to drive safely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times, and they were unable to repair it. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15. Updated 12/28/11*lj the consumer stated he was not able to use the seat belts. Updated 03/16/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDKK5KF4CFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 19/08/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | MERCEDES BENZ OF DEL RAY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 561-281-6500 |
| Dealer's city | DEL RAY BEACH |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33444 |