| Issue ID | 1679723 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11343161 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLK350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 31/07/20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mercedes benz glk350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the brakes erroneously activated causing the vehicle speed to slow down. After stopping to inspect the vehicle smoke was present coming from both the driver and passenger side rear wheels. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer mercedes benz of sarasota located at 4754 clark rd, sarasota, fl 34233 who diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 148,603. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 148603 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BRADENTON, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDCGG5GB7BFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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