| Issue ID | 982628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10513342 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 24/04/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz r350. Regular service and maintenaince has been performed by the dealer only. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the check engine warning lamp illuminates. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the balance shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. Dtb-s-b-03. 30/08i was sent to dealers for this known defective part and corrective measures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover half of the 7k repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The fiirst time lamp lit was at 72,245 miles but went off. Lamp continued to light intermitted but stays on now more than off diagnosis mileage was 73,845. The current mileage is 75,679. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72243 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEVELAND, GA |
| VIN pattern | 4JGCB65EX6AXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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