| Issue ID | 1020161 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10550317 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/10/13 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Parked on a 45 degree slope. Placed the vehicle in neutral with the right foot on the brake pedal. Set the emergency brake down as far as the pedal would travel. Released the brake pedal with the emergency brake fully engaged. The vehicle started to roll down the incline. Local mechanic confirmed the brake system to appear fine as far as the brake pads and rotor (pads at 40%). Taking this to the local mb dealer to review. I have video if needed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FOREST HILL, MD |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG8HB1BFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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