| Issue ID | 1292394 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10875815 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/06/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car was stopped, placed in park on slight rearward incline. Driver was attempting to enter a gate code in a box located near the drivers side door. Driver could not reach the keypad so the door was opened and driver leaned out to enter the code. The car began rolling rearward and dragged the driver out of the car and under the door. The vehicle was stopped by another vehicle behind and inline for the same gate opener. Driver suffered significant injuries and was transported to local hospital. Numerous electronic failures preceded the incident and had been in the dealership for correction both before and after this incident. Failures included aux battery, cpa+ inop, keyless entry failure and others. Physician images of injuries provided upon request. No damage to vehicle/s. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24125 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF5KB1FBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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