The contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz s550. The contact stated while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front driver's side cv-boot had cracked and was leaking oil. The contact was advised that the cv-boot could cause the front axle to eventually fail. The contact was advised that the front axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 76,000.
| VIN Pattern | WDDUG8FB*HA****** |
| Manufacturer | MERCEDES-BENZ CARS |
| Make | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | S-Class |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Series | S550-4M |
| Body Class | Sedan/Saloon |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 4.7 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 4700 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 286.812 |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Transmission Style | Automatic |
| Wheelbase - Short | 115.90 |
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Standard |
| Advanced Automatic Collision Notification | Standard |
| Rear Visibility System | Standard |
| Daytime Running Light | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | Direct |
| Keyless Ignition | Standard |
| Auto Reverse System | Standard |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Seat Belt Pretensioner | Yes |
| Other Restraint System Info | Type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners. |
| Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching | Standard |
| Plant City | SINDELFINGEN |
| Plant Country | GERMANY |