| Issue ID | 728086 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10274330 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C280 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 05/05/09 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mercedes benz c280. While making a left turn at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and rear-ended the preceding vehicle. While backing up from the crash, the vehicle sped backwards and struck the vehicle in its rear. The police issued a ticket for $130 and filed a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle is currently at the dealer for inspection and repair. The failure mileage was 36,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SILVER SPRING , MD |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF92H06FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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