| Issue ID | 791147 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10331243 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL500 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/07/09 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2009 mercedes sl500. The contact stated that whenever the vehicle was parked in sunny weather, the shifter would heat up to temperatures in excess of 150 degrees making it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was told there was no solution to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The current mileage was approximately 20,000. Updated 11/03/10 *bf updated 11/04/10 the consumer stated the problem is not isolated. Updated evoq 11/09/10 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIAMI, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK71F09FXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Transmission type | MAN |
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