| Issue ID | 741921 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10286420 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/09/09 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mercedes s550. While driving 40 mph he heard a rattling noise from the front-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the motor mounts were replaced because they fractured. The manufacturer was notified, and a representative stated that the there was no recall related to the failure. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. Updated 3/24/10 *cn the consumer also stated the transmission was replaced. Updated 06/14/10.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS CRUCES, NM |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/03/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
| 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 | PHOENIX MOTOR |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | EL PASO |
| Dealer's state code | TX |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 88516 |