| Issue ID | 1114025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10638713 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | R500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/09/14 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transmission failed on on ramp route 295 nj exit 21 south. Car's transmission failed to shift gears after entering traffic lanes. Narrowly missed being hit by large truck. Vehicle made it to next off ramp and was nursed home in 1st gear. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 93000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | THOROFARE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 4JGCB75E26AXXXXXX |
| 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 | 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 | 8 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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