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2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	846707
Internal NHTSA #	10384863
Manufacurer	MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C230
Model Year	2006
File date	25/02/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2006 mercedes c230 has a defective balance shaft gear inside engine which drives the timing chain. Mercedes benz knows that the materials used were insufficiently hardened, causing premature wear and possible sudden loss of power resulting in no power steering or power brakes without warning , thereby presenting a danger to vehicle occupants. Mercedes has modified the gear on late 2006 models but never took responsibility to the defective parts already sold in the early 2006 production. This issue has been noted through out a large number of vehicles in the mercedes line. Silent recall has been noted to the technicians but nothing is being done to repair the defect. Maybe save some lives in the process. Also note they are charging owners approx $5000 and dealers state it is happening often between 30,000-100,000 miles. No warning or symptoms until it "just happens".
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	42000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SOMERSET, NJ
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	55
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 Mercedes benz C230 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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