| Issue ID | 658203 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10214154 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 07/01/08 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz sl500. While driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes failed. The contact drove the vehicle up a hill in order to stop and then pulled into his driveway. The dealer was notified. The current and failure mileages were 3,200. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COLUMBUS, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK75F64FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 24/10/03 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 10 |
| 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 | COLUMBUS MOTOR COMPANY INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | COLUMBUS |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code |