| Issue ID | 1573175 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11220256 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 07/06/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Mercedes-benz v6 m272 engines have timing chain problems caused by balance shaft failures which mercedes has known about for year. Faulty gears wear out prematurely, excessively, and without warning, causing the vehicle to malfunction, the |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133701 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARLBORO, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF87J56XXXXXXX |
| 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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