| Issue ID | 1272051 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10852256 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CL500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 16/04/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz cl500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the front end of the vehicle lowered independently and the instrument panel cluster failed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 07v263000 (engine and engine cooling , suspension) and 06v028000 (interior lighting). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the hydraulic system was replaced but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW ORLEANS, LA |
| VIN pattern | WDBPJ75J64AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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