| Issue ID | 910043 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10450455 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL550 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 27/12/11 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz sl550. The contact stated that the brakes failed while traveling 35 mph and attempting to stop. The brake pedal was depressed into the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was told that the hydraulic brake system failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired between 12/27/11 and 12/28/11. The failure mileage was 13,892 and the current mileage is 15,000. Updated 03/28/12*lj updated 04/09/12 the consumer also stated the front grill, bumper and retractable roof were replaced. Updated evoq 04/10/12 updated evoq 05/08/12 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13892 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STOCKTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK71FX9FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/11/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | |
| 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 | BERBERIAM EUROPEAN MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 209-944-5511 |
| Dealer's city | STOCKTON |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 95208 |