| Issue ID | 1213583 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10759238 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 15/04/13 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz slk 250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate as the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that one of the cylinders malfunctioned and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,500. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GAINSVILLE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDPK4HA0DFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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