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2008 Mercedes benz C300 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1164946
Internal NHTSA #	10693159
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C300
Model Year	2008
File date	06/03/15
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I entered my 2008 mercedes benz c300 after work, and it would not start. I was stranded for 2 and 1/2 hours waiting for the complimentary tow truck mercedes benz was sending. I had it towed to the mercedes benz dealership at 7pm where it sat all weekend until they checked it on monday 3/9/15. They called on 3/9/15 and stated it was the electrical steering device and would cost $950. This is a common malfunction in the 2008 c300 that mercedes is not taking ownership of. There are numerous individuals who have faced this problem, and are charged extreme amounts to have it fixed. (see mbworld) this is not a defect due to wear and tear, this is a problem with manufacturing, a defect which is unfair to the consumer. There needs to be a recall on the electronic steering device and electronic ignition system on this make and model of car. Campaign number 2008020003 (nj) to: all mercedes benz centers, model 204, model year 2008, replace electronic ignition switch was published in march 2008 noting "daimier ag has determined that the eis may malfunction preventing the electric steering lock and the central locking from functioning. Dealers will replace the eis on the affected vehicles during the next workshop visit." consumers are left shouldering the cost of a problem mercedes benz is aware of, yet will not do a recall.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74900
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GRAYSON, GA
VIN pattern	WDDGF54X48RXXXXXX
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
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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	0
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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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2008 Mercedes benz C300 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Mercedes benz C300 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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