| Issue ID | 1104863 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10629363 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | S550 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 28/08/14 |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SU |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 mercedes benz s550. While approaching other vehicles, the distronic plus system failed to measure the correct distance to make a stop or reduce speed. The contact informed the dealer of the safety concern, but no action was taken. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HUNT VALLEY, MD |
| 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? | 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 |
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