| Issue ID | 1510705 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11145037 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLE63S |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 01/04/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2016 mercedes-benz gle63w4s. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced multiple failures after being purchased in april of 2016. While driving 45 mph, the check engine coolant indicator illuminated. Big island honda kona (75-5608 kuakini highway, kailua-kona, hawaii 96740, (808) 329-8101) repaired the engine coolant sensor, but the failure recurred. The contact also stated that the totally integrated power module warning indicator illuminated and the sensor was replaced; however, the failure recurred. Furthermore, the "check battery for key" message displayed on the instrument panel. The key fobs were replaced three times by the same dealer. Upon turning the ignition, the turn signal warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the fuel cap was defective and they replaced the fuel cap. The contact stated that there was no formal diagnostic testing performed on the vehicle by the dealer. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 18v272000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the part for the recall repair would not become available on the island of hawaii for four months. The failure mileage was 50. *dt vehicle purchase date should be on or before incident date *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KAMUELA, HI |
| VIN pattern | 4JGDA7FB2GAXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ OF HONOLULU |
| Dealer's telephone number | 808-592-5600 |
| Dealer's city | HONOLULU |
| Dealer's state code | HI |
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