| Issue ID | 1505332 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11140621 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E550 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 27/09/18 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In stop and go traffic approaching an intersection on a wet road, the can bus failed, disabling all or nearly all safety systems. At the time, numerous warning messages and lights appeared on the dash for srs, abs, seatbelt pretensioner, etc. The engine would not turn off using the start-stop button, and the vehicle would not shift out of drive. According the dealer service center, a rear blind spot radar sensor is corroded, and caused a short in the can bus. This exact failure has occurred with at least one other vehicle, documented here: https://www. Benzworld. Org/forums/w212-e-class/2911098-lane-assist-radar-sensor-failure-causes. Html it appears that while corroded radar sensors are fairly common, water from the road can sometimes cause the sensor to short the entire can bus. I can provide the extended printout of stored can failure messages if necessary. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 84000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GRIFFIN, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF9BB3EAXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 5 |
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