| Issue ID | 580738 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10151553 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 22/02/06 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e class, and stated while driving 30 mph, all warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and the brakes were applied, but there was no stopping power. The brakes were applied harder and there was slight power and the vehicle coasted to a stop. The dealership was called and suggested the vehicle be turned off and on to restore braking power. The vehicle was then driven to the dealership. While stopping at the dealership, the brakes lost power again. The dealership determined there was a loose wire in the braking system and repaired the vehicle. Updated 3/28/2006 - *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NORTH OAKS, MN |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF83J36XXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 03/02/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | FELDMAN IMPORTS |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | BLOOMINGTON |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 55437 |