| Issue ID | 870244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10413711 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C280 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/07/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Automobile lost all power while driving at highway speed. Unable to easily brake, steer or restart because of faulty ignition switch. The switch had locked and was not operable almost causing me to collide with other automobiles. *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 46979 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST PEABODY, MA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF92H87FXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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