| Issue ID | 1434398 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056242 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 27/11/17 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Faulty valve body on a car with less than 50k miles. Car has been maintained as per dealer recommendations. Transmission fluid had been recently changed 4 months prior. Transition failed in a life threatening manner while driving on a highway. Total loss of control of driving capabilities. Problem resulted in a total of $5585. 29 in a rebuilt transmission and new valve body. Upon researching this seems to be a reoccurring issue with the 722. 9 transmission. A recall should be issued. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47162 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FLUSHING, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF8HB2AAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 44 |
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