| Issue ID | 937959 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10472664 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E500 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/08/12 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz e500. The contact was reversing from a residential driveway when a warning light illuminated, stating that the vehicle was too low. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that the macpherson strut suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 21,500 and the current mileage was 21,600. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 21500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FREMONT , CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF83J95XXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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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