| Issue ID | 1339870 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10934032 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 08/12/16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes-benz ml350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse and the brake pedal was depressed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle crashed into a wall and the rear window broke. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated up to 19 mph in reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle then switched gears into drive independently, lunged forward, and crashed into the garage. The contact stated that there was extensive damage to the front and rear of the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact was not offered an explanation for the independent acceleration. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 19,300. Updated 01/31/17*lj the consumer stated there was damaged to the right side of the vehicle as well. Updated 03/06/17.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WESTLAKE, OH |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA5HB0FAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 05/01/16 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | GANKY AKRON |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | AKRON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44305 |