| Issue ID | 1120933 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10644475 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/10/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz sl500. While driving approximately 2 mph, a warning light suddenly flashed that indicated that the brakes were faulty. The contact depressed the brake pedal to stop the vehicle, but the brakes malfunctioned and increased the stopping distance. The dealer stated that the electronic brake booster was faulty. The manufacturer was notified, but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 82,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDB2K75F94FXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 2 |
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