| Issue ID | 582012 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10152584 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S CLASS |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 13/03/06 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated, intermittently, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stops and then collapses to the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealership each time. The strut assembly was replaced, the axle calibrated, and the wheels aligned. These efforts have not repaired the vehicle. While the vehicle was in park, there was a loud bang, then smoke coming from the engine compartment. The dealership determined the suspension exploded, but are not aware how to repair the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DAVIE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBNG73J02AXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 23/03/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDES-BENZ OF FORT LAUDERDALE |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | FORT LAUDERDALE |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code |