Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz 400.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Electric Antilock problems |
While engaging to a complete stop, brake engaged- at the rate of 5 mph, the car suddenly surged forward becoming airborne through a store window, landing halfway into the store and the rear of the car hanging in the air outside of the store. There was no indication of forewarning, such as a jolt or a feeling of accelerations to the occupants.