| Issue ID | 1289686 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10873766 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/06/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "takata recall" . I got my mercedes 2008 fully by mercedes service center on 12may16. Following is the report of the service done. " 140405 1. 7c performed short test. Performed back to new special reset service light inspected interior components and seat belts for proper function, checked exterior lights for proper function, cleaned area of wind deflector and checked wiper blades. Evacuated engine oil and replaced engine oil filter, topped off all fluids and inspected area of engine for damges or leaks, lubricate door hinges, lifted vehicle into air and front tires measured at 7mm, rears at 7mm removed wheels and balanced all 4, torqued to 150nm. Front brakes at 12mm, rears at 10mm. Set front tires to 28psi, rears to 33psi and spare to 63 psi. Inspected for leaks or damages under vehicle. Test battery at 12. 61volts. Test drove vehicle to verify proper repairs " after the service was done almost a month back, while i was taking out my vehicle out of the garage, the brakes failed and emergency brakes were used. I suspect serious manufacturing problem with my car. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140404 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ELK GROVE, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X38BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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