| Issue ID | 571324 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10144433 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | 230 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 14/11/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt; the contact stated transmission was defective. On three occasions the car revved without gearing down before coming to a complete stop. On the second occurrence the car would not go into reverse. On all occasions, the check engine light came on. The vehicle is currently at the dealership, where they are attempting to find the cause of the problem. *ak |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24705 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CAPITOLA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRN40JX4AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 06/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | RAB MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 415-454-0582 |
| Dealer's city | SAN RAFAEL |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 94901-3925 |