| Issue ID | 1333542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10925447 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 10/11/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Reverse pulling out of driveway at slow speed then stopped. On drive position, vehicle jerked forward when gas pedal was applied. This happened twice at same situation about same time. Then at the freeway, in stop and go traffic vehicle brakes failed and hit a big-rig truck. No warning light that came on. I pressed foot pedal hard but vehicle did not stop and continued rolling until it rear ended the truck. Luckily our speed was 0-5 mph and no injury to my 2 passengers. Chp assisted us. Vehicle was normal when pulled over to the shoulder. I had it towed to nearest mercedes benz dealership. Per service minder, vehicle undergo regular maintenance and is serviced by same dealership. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44415 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | VALLEJO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E87AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| 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 | 3 |
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