| Issue ID | 987109 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10515271 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 03/06/13 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TUR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2013 mercedes benz c-250 turbbo charged engine. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration and vehicle stalling issues. *smd the consumer stated when he attempted to make a turn at an intersection, and then attempt to straighten out after the turn, it felt as though the engine was about to stall, and he was unable to proceed forward. After a few moments, the vehicle felt as though it was re-starting and then was able to proceed forward. The consumer was informed it was a normal action with the turbo charged engine. Mercedes benz referred to it as, turbo lag. The consumer believed the turbo lag may result in a serious injury or death. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 19/09/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENX OF NORTH PALM BEACH |
| Dealer's telephone number | 561-848-2900 |
| Dealer's city | NORTH PALM BEACH |
| Dealer's state code | FL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 33403 |