| Issue ID | 762599 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10306819 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C240 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 05/12/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Mb c240 - was driving at about 35-40mph when the steering wheel abruptly swerved to the left. Road was even and no potholes. I had to pull it to the right twice before i was back on my lane. Lucky no opposite traffic. I bought my c240 in 2005 and this is the first time it happened. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 37300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DALLAS, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF61J45FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 35 |
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