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2006 Mercedes benz R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	843117
Internal NHTSA #	10382027
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	R350
Model Year	2006
File date	01/01/10
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 mercedes benz r 350, check engine light illuminated under normal driving conditions at approx 66,000 miles; possible balance shaft wear indications; mb dealer cleared cel and performed test drive without it reappearing; cel illuminated again within 50 miles; subsequent visit to mb dealer confirmed early wear on balance shaft gear and timing chain; mercedes benz knows that the materials used were insufficiently hardened, causing premature wear and possible sudden loss of power resulting in no power steering or power brakes without warning , thereby presenting a danger to vehicle occupants; safety recall is in order for vehicle owners with similar engine types
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	66400
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	LA PLATA, MD
VIN pattern	4JGCB65E56AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
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Vehicle speed	35
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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2006 Mercedes benz R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz R350 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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