| Issue ID | 656105 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10212406 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 19/12/07 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz s550. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lunged forward and backwards and then stopped without warning. The engine remained running; however, the vehicle would not accelerate. As of december 20, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 32,000. Updated 01/17/08 *bf the consumer stated it has been determined by the electronic transmission expert there was massive internal failure, and can not determined whether there was a defective part or computer failure. Updated 01/17/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PEBBLE BEACH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDNG71X27AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 16/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
| 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 | MB OF PALM SPRINGS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 760-238-6525 |
| Dealer's city | PALM SPRINGS |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |