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2008 Mercedes benz C300 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1509166
Internal NHTSA #	11143783
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C300
Model Year	2008
File date	01/02/18
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2008 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various speeds, the vehicle made a series of indistinct grinding noises and the steering failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the serpentine hydraulic belt was replaced in february of 2018. The failure recurred and the independent mechanic replaced the serpentine hydraulic belt a second time. The contact stated that the indistinct grinding noises continued. On august 24, 2018 the vehicle was taken to benzel-busch motor car (28 grand avenue, englewood, new jersey, (201) 567-1400) as the sunroof had become inoperative. The dealer was able to close the sunroof. However, the work order status form stated that the dealer checked for noise and removed the ocp, inspected cables for damage, and assessed mechanical cables to make sure they did not slip while driving. In addition, the driver and passenger air bag were replaced, as stated by the work order from the dealer. Thereafter, the contact stated that the esp warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the cruise control became disabled and that the vehicle hesitated to accelerate forward while driving various speeds. Three weeks later the contact stated that the indistinct grinding noises recurred. The vehicle was then taken to mercedes-benz of nanuet (99 ny-304, nanuet, new york 10954 (845) 624-1500) where it was determined that oil had leaked from underneath the vehicle and that there was a potential fire risk. The work order repair form stated that the steering column was faulty, as well as the axle boost. The dealer replaced belt tensioners and idler pulleys. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,412. dtjb dt consumer stated vehicle was a total loss and airbag didn't deploy. jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70412
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	EDGEWATER, NJ
VIN pattern	WDDGF81X78FXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
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
No. of fatalities
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
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Dealer's name	ADVANCED AUTO SOLUTIONS
Dealer's telephone number	201-998-0814
Dealer's city	NORTH ARLINGTON
Dealer's state code	NJ
Dealer's ZIP code	07031

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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.
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2008 Mercedes benz C300 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes benz C300 Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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