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2005 Mercedes benz SLK Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	885512
Internal NHTSA #	10428838
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	SLK
Model Year	2005
File date	04/10/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Took my car in, it would not go into reverse, then the engine was winding out really hi on the tachometer, mercedes said it was the valve body module in transmission, ok- then they told me my engine balance shaft was not working and the labor was 5628. 00 they have not yet quoted me a price on the parts for either issue. Said the engine will just seize up when driving, i looked this up on internet and there seems to be a class action suit going on with this balance shaft issue. Is this a safety issue they overlooked possibly ? Miles as low as 62k having same issue. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	91000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	WAUKESHA, WI
VIN pattern	WDBWK56F75FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	30
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2005 Mercedes benz SLK Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz SLK Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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