| Issue ID | 1031070 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10558190 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | SL550 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/04/13 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 mercedes benz sl550. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the paddle shifters were operated and the connector plate failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate. On another occasion the contact stated that while coming to a complete stop, the vehicle lurched forward without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer informed him that the sudden lurch when the vehicle came to a stop was the way the vehicle was designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 1,200 and the current mileage 9,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1200 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FOSTER CITY , CA |
| 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 | 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 | 40 |
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