| Issue ID | 871899 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10415368 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/07/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz sl 500. The contact stated that the active body control was leaking fluid near the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised to have the active body control replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling) pertaining to the cl class model but the active body control component was the same in the sl class models. The contact believed the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The failure mileage was 74,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 74000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BULLHEAD CITY, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK75F34FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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