| Issue ID | 1356257 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10954598 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/02/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The door handle breaks from the inside making it where you can't exit the vehicle without the vehicle's engine on and window rolled down to open handle from the outside of the vehicle. Mercedes considers the door handle to be a "trim piece" and not a functional piece of the vehicle. This is a very serious issue and should be a recall or at least covered in the extended warranty that customers purchase. In an emergency situation i would not be able to exit my vehicle if the engine was turned off. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAXAHACHIE, TX |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF4HB8DRXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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