| Issue ID | 1241098 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10806211 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 19/11/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz sl500. While driving 25 mph and attempting to engage the brakes, the brake failed to engage and the warning message to stop the vehicle illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the sensotronic brake control was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 116,000. Updated 02/19/16*lj updated 02/22/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 116000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PORTER RANCH, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK75F45FXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 27/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | PERFORMANCE TECH |
| Dealer's telephone number | 818-324-4762 |
| Dealer's city | CHATSWORTH |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 91311 |