NHTSA Complaint #11463277 — 2003 MERCEDES BENZ E500

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11463277
Vehicle	2003 MERCEDES BENZ E500
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	April 29, 2022
Date Filed	May 3, 2022
Mileage	98,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnose the failure to be the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) electronic braking system. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

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