| Issue ID | 833475 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10371023 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 13/12/10 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e320. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the brake system failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. There was repeated pressure to the brake pedal which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was repaired under recall 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The current and failure mileages were 90,798. The consumer stated the brake failure occurred as she was driving 65 mph. The dash lights including the brake light lit up on the dashboard and the vehicle began to decelerate. The consumer applied repeated pressure to the brake pedal which finally stopped the vehicle. She had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was determined the brake sbc system needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90798 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF26J05AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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