| Issue ID | 717824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10263214 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | ML350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/03/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | It was 6:30 in the morning and i was pulling into my gym's parking lot. As i attempted to brake, the car continued to accelerate. I kept pumping on the brake only to have the car make a grinding sound as it continued to accelerate (as if it were resisting my attempts to stop it). Eventually, and thankfully before it hit the building, the car stalled to a stop. The car actually ascended 3 wooden porch steps and hit into a wooden porch column before stopping. It was a very early saturday morning. Had i pulled into this driveway mid morning, on this saturday (a time when this gym is especially active), i could very well have killed somebody. On the day of the incident, the car was towed to mercedes benz of greenwich, connecticut. At the time, i was given a loaner car to drive (at no expense to me). I have been told that a case has been established to investigate the incident. After a week's time, i contacted mercedes benz (800-367-6372 x6302 justin) in an effort to ascertain the status of this investigation. I could not get a direct answer of any kind from the gentleman that i spoke to. Mercedes benz's lack of communication has been very disturbing given the severity of this situation. This is a leased car which i have had for a little over 1 year. Without any kind of explanation from mb as to why this happened, i don't think i would step into this car if and when it was repaired. I would appreciate any intervention your department is prepared to put forth on my behalf here thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 12000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DARIEN, CT |
| VIN pattern | 4JGBB86E38AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 | 4 |
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