Table 1 shows two common service brakes related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz 300.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Light On problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems |
The brake light came on that said brake fluid is below minimal check . I checked and added brake fluid. The next day while driving the light came on again. I contacted atlanta classic cars, had the vehicle towed. I was told that the abs/asr hydraulic unit was leaking. Upon researching I came upon some information that is related to my situation. The cost to replace the system was 2048. 30, there was a recall of the e-class in foreign countries where the vehicle is used as a taxi cab. The service advisor told me that this situation had never occurred. My vehicle is a 1999 -e 300 dw with 167,755 miles I have had all services done by authorized mercedes-benz dealers. I am registering this complaint based on a letter dated April 30, 2004 from mercedes-benz USA. Part 579 foreign defect report .
Exiting the freeway, vehicle would not decelerate with brakes applied, abs system was locking & unlocking, and tires were spinning on wet pavement. Cruise control had not been engaged. With collision imminent, driver moved gear selector to neutral, engine then raced to tachometer red-line, and stayed there. Driver turned engine off, waited several seconds and restarted engine. Vehicle has performed normally since.