| Issue ID | 1349563 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10945750 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL550 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/01/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My car was parked and i attempted to open the driver's door as i was seated in driver's seat and i heard a loud popping noise. The door lock mechanism has failed such that the driver's door can not be opened from the interior which presents a serious safety issue. Despite being covered by an extended a mercedes cpo warranty mercedes refuses to cover the cost of the repair. This is a well known issue across many mercedes models including the r230 sl550. Part of the door handle actuation mechanism is made of fragile plastic and, or nylon that wears prematurely. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ATLANTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDBSK71F69FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 0 |
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