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2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

crash2 injured · 2026635 · 2024-09-21

Vehicle

Make
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
EQS 580
Year
2023
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
2
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

Description of Incident: While attempting to reverse out of my driveway, I experienced a catastrophic and life-threatening malfunction with my vehicle. I was in reverse gear when the car came to an abrupt, extremely forceful stop, which caused the vehicle to jerk violently forward. This sudden and unprovoked halt put me and my passenger at risk of serious injury. My foot was on the brake the entire time. As the car stopped so unexpectedly, I shifted into Drive in an attempt to inch forward. However, despite my foot remaining firmly on the brake, the car accelerated at full power, without warning, and with no input from me to do so. The car then drove directly into the foundation of my house, causing significant damage. Despite applying constant pressure to the brake, the vehicle failed to stop or respond. This malfunction resulted in the destruction of my home’s foundation and caused bodily injury to both me and my passenger. This was a life-threatening event and could have resulted in severe harm or death to anyone nearby. The car’s acceleration while my foot was still on the brake indicates a severe safety risk and defect in the vehicle’s systems, which also places others at risk.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11615797
Machine
JSON-LD · Markdown