| Issue ID | 1364591 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10967270 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 08/01/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz e300. While driving approximately 71 mph, the brakes screeched and the vehicle shook and then shut off in the middle of the highway. The active brake assist and "see operator's manual" indicators illuminated. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer kept the vehicle for one week. The contact retrieved the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated that there was no remedy for the brake failure. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v076000 (air bags) and 17v114000 (engine and engine cooling, electrical system). The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HARRISON, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDDZF4KB6HAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 71 |
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