| Issue ID | 1116794 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10640611 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 03/01/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz e500. The contact stated that the brake sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the brake pads and rotors but failed to indicate if there were any required repairs in order to remedy the failure. The brake sensor illuminated after the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the brakes may lock at any time, the vehicle was not safe to drive and the sbc pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J34AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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