| Issue ID | 1019745 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10550207 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/10/13 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2011 mercedes benz e-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle radio automatically turns on when gear shift is placed in reverse mode. *smd the consumer stated after manually turning off the radio, then placing the gear shift in reverse mode, the radio automatically activated to the on mode which distracted and interfered his concentration and awareness with regard to safe movement of the vehicle. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | ALEXANDRIA, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/04/13 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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