| Issue ID | 624229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10186847 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/07/06 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 mercedes-benz e 55 amg customer states that he took the car in for service several times and was sent a recall #2005110001 after picking car up the next week same problems he was charged for service and wants to reimbursed**cc the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the vehicle never drove the same. The consumer started to experience other problems. The consumer stated that the braking was different and it required extra effort. While driving, the brake light fluid light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic where it was determined the sbs hydraulic unit was damaged and leaking, which was the same part that was replaced at the dealership under recall. The seat switch was replaced, the lower control arm bushings were worn. The air bag light would illuminated when there was no one sitting in the passenger seat. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BROOKLYN, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF76J75AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ OF MIAMI |
| Dealer's telephone number | 305-918-8000 |
| Dealer's city | MIAMI |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33168 |