NHTSA Complaint #11425955 — 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11425955
Vehicle	2004 MERCEDES BENZ E500
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	July 1, 2021
Date Filed	July 22, 2021
Mileage	199,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake malfunction warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the SBC hydraulic unit needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 04V296000 (Service brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 199,700.

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