| Issue ID | 809620 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10349689 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/05/10 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2007 mercedes benz r350 4 matic/while driving on the highway, vehicles jerks abruptly and hard. Esp warning light(sign) suddenly appears in dash as a malfunction (inoperable). As a result, all warning lights starts flashing, including brake light. Vehicle will not shift in any gear including park. Will only continue to function in drive @ 40mph or lower. Information window says "visit mb workshop immediately without shifting gears". Once ignition is turned off, vehicle will not start. Replaced esp/scm for steering angle sensor.(part available). Still malfunctions as of 8/16/2010. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47729 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALDORF, MD |
| VIN pattern | 4JGCB65E77AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | 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 | 60 |
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