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2004 Mercedes benz SLK320 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1122872
Internal NHTSA #	10648839
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	SLK320
Model Year	2004
File date	18/09/14
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	After pulling car into garage found that shifter would not move past neutral from drive position. Though ignition key could be turned far enough counter-clockwise for engine shutdown it stopped short of being able to be removed. After problem diagnosed repair required complete replacement of electronic shifter module costing over $1,000. I found multiple complaints for same problem on google from other mercedes owners. Fortunate that failure happened in my garage. If episode happened on open road major incident could have occurred. I did contact mercedes cac (customer assistance center) to report problem both by phone & letter. Their representative offered only excuses & indicated failure was result of 'normal wear & tear' that should be expected in vehicle 10 years old regardless of how well maintained. At age 63 i have owned many cars in my lifetime & none ever had such a failure. I am original owner of this vehicle purchased new & well maintained.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	69000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HUNT VALLEY, MD
VIN pattern	WDBKK65F94FXXXXXX
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?
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
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 Mercedes benz SLK320 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Mercedes benz SLK320 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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