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2013 Mercedes benz C250 Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1045285
Internal NHTSA #	10568044
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C250
Model Year	2013
File date	25/01/14
Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Was accelerating up hill after making right turn; check engine light came on, vehicle seemed to stall and would no longer accelerate in traffic situation; maximum speed vehicle would get to is 17 mph. Immediately took to dealer who ran diagnostics, but did not identify problem; performed computer "reset" and told to bring back if more problems. Several hours later, same issue returned with maximum speed of 7 mph; cel and multiple dash warning lights including traction control appeared. Vehicle was towed to dealer and dealer was notified of safety issue and potential for accident. After five days, dealer called and indicated had replaced throttle motor. Dealer requested to keep overnight and next morning engine would not start; found pull on battery. Approximately 4. 5 weeks later, original acceleration issue recurred - while passing a tractor trailer in a passing zone on two-lane highway; was unable to complete passing maneuver and had to fall back in behind tractor trailer just in time for an oncoming vehicle to pass in other direction, avoiding collision, but underscoring imminent safety threat of this vehicle. Vehicle was returned to dealer yet again and after more than one week, dealer indicated that fuel pump and injectors had been replaced per instruction from mb usa. Again requested to keep vehicle for additional testing; vehicle remains with dealer as of today. The acceleration issues with this vehicle present an imminent threat to safety of both driver and other vehicles.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	24426
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	FREDERICKSBURG, VA
VIN pattern	WDDGF4HB1DRXXXXXX
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	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	4
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Vehicle speed	15
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Mercedes benz C250 Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Mercedes benz C250 Vehicle Speed Control Problems, Complaints and Defects

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