| Issue ID | 1116485 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10640412 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S430 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 10/09/14 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz s430. While driving at an unknown speed, the stability control indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician stated that the electrical system failed and caused the gear to shift into low gear. The technician added that the electrical module was unable to read the key and the headlights malfunctioned. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FISHERS, IN |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG83J35AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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