| Issue ID | 906057 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10447287 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/05/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes e350. While driving approximately 5 mph in reverse the driver heard a grinding noise. The grinding noise was also present when making turns at approximately 25 mph. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the transfer case had to be flushed. The failure continued and the transfer case was flushed three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated there was a manufacturers recall but the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NAPLES, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF87J26XXXXXXX |
| 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 | N |
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