| Issue ID | 1227322 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10780641 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SLK350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/10/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz slk350. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and restarted when suddenly the vehicle jumped into first gear. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not shift from the first gear. The vehicle was restarted again and the vehicle functioned as normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission vehicle speed sensor failed and the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DUBLIN, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBWK56F36FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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