| Issue ID | 883868 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10427236 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 25/09/11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Balance shaft problem with mb r350, 2006 engine w272 65000 miles dealer doesn't want to take the car in for an exchange arguing this car has potential problem proven with the amount of repair done to this kind of engine very expensive to repair ( 6 to 7k) mercedes should assume the cost of repair and issue a recall for all m272 and m273 engines in usa and canada. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PALM COAST, FL |
| VIN pattern | 4JGCB65E56AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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