Brake Light On problems of the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320

Two problems related to brake light on have been reported for the 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2011

2005 Mercedes Benz E320. Consumer states brake failure the consumer stated the brake failure occurred as she was driving 65 mph. The dash lights including the brake light lit up on the dashboard and the vehicle began to decelerate. The consumer applied repeated pressure to the brake pedal which finally stopped the vehicle nd had the vehicle towed. The brake sbc system needed to be replaced.

2 Brake Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2010

The contact owns a 2005 Mercedes Benz E320. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate and the brake system failure light illuminated on the instrument panel. There was repeated pressure to the brake pedal which stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the vehicle was repaired under recall 05v133000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The current and failure mileages were 90,798. The consumer stated the brake failure occurred as she was driving 65 mph. The dash lights including the brake light lit up on the dashboard and the vehicle began to decelerate. The consumer applied repeated pressure to the brake pedal which finally stopped the vehicle. She had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was determined the brake sbc system needed to be replaced.




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