The contact owns a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake line fractured and the low brake fluid warning light illuminated; however, the contact stated he was able to stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the subframe was fractured, which caused the brake line to fracture and fail. The dealer repaired the subframe under the recall and charged a fee for the brake line repair. The contact stated that the mechanic stated that the brake line fracture was caused by the subframe fracture. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer only authorized the repair of the subframe. The failure mileage was approximately 181,250.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA