| Issue ID | 698731 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10246931 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 09/04/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz s350. While driving approximately 5 mph onto an exit ramp, the engine decreased in power and hesitated. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three separate occasions for the same failures, but there were no resolutions. The engine was recoded. Recently, the engine stalled and the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The warning indicator remained lit until the engine was turned off. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 150 and current mileage was 11,312. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LA CANADA, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X97BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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