| Issue ID | 1036859 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10562339 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 31/01/14 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Near total and instantaneous brake failure, very close to hitting another car, thankfully was able to enter parking lot to stop. As soon as pedal was depressed dash illuminated red and notified of brake failure, pushing pedal to floor barely provided any braking at all. After key off cycles everything appears to be normal again. Huge confidence loss in vehicle, very close to hitting another car at speed, not good. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 136042 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CANYON LAKE, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF26J16AXXXXXX |
| 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? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 48 |
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