| Issue ID | 1090448 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10615593 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 22/07/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz s550. While driving 15 mph, the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and nearly caused a crash. The contact was only able to steer the vehicle after the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but diagnostic testing was not performed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. .. Updated 11/11/14 *bf the consumer stated there was no warning lights, on the dash when the steering went out. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 12/11/14 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALOSVERDIS ESATE, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDNG7BB9AAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| 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 | SOUTH BAY MERCEDES |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | TORRANCE |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |