| Issue ID | 1587637 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11240643 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/07/18 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz sl500r. While driving 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to mercedes-benz of orland park (located at 8430 w 159th st, orland park, il 60462, (708) 460-0400) where it was diagnosed with a low battery. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 48,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW LENOX, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK75F55FXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 50 |
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