| Issue ID | 467455 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10063036 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/03/04 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving transmission failed at 300 miles. Dealer stated transmission needed to be replaced.*ak failure occurred when consumer was crossing lanes to an on coming traffic. As the transmission failed, the gear shifted from first gear to neutral on acceleration and vehicle wouldn't move forward. *la |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 300 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70J34AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 03/03/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 7 |
| 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 | CROWN EUROCARS, INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | SAINT PETERSBURG |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33714 |