| Issue ID | 1071781 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10595279 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E400 HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/07/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Collision prevention assist presents false positives (dash indicator lights and beeps) when passing cars in adjacent lane on left. This has happened at least twice a month when driving in heavy traffic. At no time has it proved helpful and is in fact distracting and dangerous. Dealer tested system and found it to be with specs. It can be disabled but will be reactivated every time the car is started. I've considered electrical taping the sensor but dealer warned against it. This system should be removed from cars! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALEXANDRIA, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF9FBXEAXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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