| Issue ID | 1370398 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10972032 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 06/04/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Unable to start the car. Able to operate lights and radio, but nothing else. There was no warning of an issue. Battery was good. Checked on line for problems with starting for this model and notified the dealer. Car was in the garage at the time. This could have occurred at any time. Unable to put the car in neutral or turn the steering wheel. Car ended up being towed to the dealer. They replaced the electronic steering lock. This is not the type of issue that you want to happen to you when you are away from home. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72269 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOCKESSIN, DE |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X19FXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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