| Issue ID | 878513 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10422546 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 23/04/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz e350. The contact was driving 70 mph when the passenger side front coil spring fractured. The front of the vehicle dropped and the contact had to merge onto the shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced both front coil springs. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 92,303. Updated 10/12/11*lj the consumer stated the rear coil spring failed as well. Updated 02/03/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92303 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF87J06XXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 70 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GANLEY AKRON, INC |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-733-7511 |
| Dealer's city | AKRON |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44305 |