| Issue ID | 1683438 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11350059 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 18/07/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Slicing my hand open on my steering wheel was completely unexpected. I was at the car wash the car was sitting still, the keys were not in i the ignition and driver door was open. I reached my arm through the top opening of the steering wheel to insert my key fob and start my car. When i started pulling my arm back through, the metallic trim on top of the steering wheel frayed and sliced open my middle finger on my right hand. I can barely drive my car without having to worry about where my hand is going to go the wrong way and be sliced by part of my steering wheel i should not have to worry about this it's very dangerous. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WINDER, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF4HB1DAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 1 |
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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 | 0 |
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