| Issue ID | 1646964 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11311126 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/06/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes benz e350w. The contact stated while driving at various speeds the camshaft failed. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who were unable to repair the vehicle. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that due to the failure, the vehicle would be unable to pass the smog test. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 127000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X28BXXXXXX |
| 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 | 30 |
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