| Issue ID | 717596 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10263035 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 17/02/09 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz 350e. When attempting to accelerate from 35 to 75 mph, the vehicle lost power as if it engaged into the neutral gear. After the failure, the contact noticed that the engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to regain full power and drive to the dealer. Upon inspection, the technician stated that the transmission valve body failed and needed to be replaced. The technician replaced the component and the associated part number was 14027008-61. There had not been any additional failures since the repair. The failure mileage was 14,000 and current mileage was 15,000. Updated 04-24-09 *bf updated 04/27/09.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MILLBURN, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF87X78BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 80 |
| 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 | RAY CERENA MB |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | UNION |
| Dealer's state code | NJ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |