| Issue ID | 738039 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10283045 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| File date | 02/09/09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2001 mercedes s500 passenger side front wheel dropped due to airmatic problem. It caused the passenger side tire to damage the inside fender and the front bumper. Fortunately the car was traveled with slow speed and was able to stop without causing further damage. If this was on the freeway it will causing accident and danger to driver & passengers and other cars surrounding. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUSTIN, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG75J81AXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 30 |
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