| Issue ID | 1573132 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11220227 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/06/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The problem with my vehicle is that with its current tcm( transmission control module) in a 722. 9 transmission, the conductor plate that holds the sensors in place become defective and creates a problem in which the transmission gets stuck in 2nd gear. This causes a major problem driving on road ways that are +45mph because the vehicle cannot drive over 25mph further causing more problems that may actually freeze up the engine causing the car to stop. If the car is stopped and begins to go again, the rmp |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MILPITAS, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF70JX4AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 45 |
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