| Issue ID | 1206897 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10746319 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 27/07/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle lost speed on highway. Engine racing but no speed. Pulled over to call for help. No reverse. Had car towed to dealership. Required replacement of transmission electronic control unit. Cost was $1,352. 83. Dealer told me it is a common problem. This sounds like a systemic problem with this part and can cause injury or death in certain driving conditions. ... Updated 09/28/15 *bf updated 3/29/2016*js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67505 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRANKLIN, TN |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF52H97FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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