| Issue ID | 1155542 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10681466 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 04/02/15 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. While driving 60 mph with the cruise control engaged, the rear wheels suddenly locked up and the vehicle began to skid uncontrollably. The contact was able to downshift into first gear. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the highway. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was able to slowly drive in first through fourth gears successfully. As soon as the contact shifted into fifth gear, the vehicle performed as if the brake pedal were depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of this failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 120,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PEARL RIVER , LA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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