| Issue ID | 1202556 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10743297 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLK500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/07/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz clk500. While driving approximately 35 mph on a rainy day, the emergency brakes engaged and the "emergency brake on" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle slowed down. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer who diagnosed that the rear brakes had rusted and that the catalytic converter was falling apart and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and supported the diagnosis of the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 66,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEW HOPE, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDBTJ75J36FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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