| Issue ID | 1585582 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11234352 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 20/07/19 |
| Component | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "takata recall" when i was driving after a oil change, i heard a noise that sounded like someone hit my car. I was scared and shaky so i pulled over could see anything but i heard a ticking noise. Then i realized the head rest mini air bag blew up and the wiring inside the head rest was burning. This happened while i was driving. I could have got into an accident. I had to pull over right where all the traffic was because my hands were shaking and i didn't know what to do with the burning smell. I had my hazards on and people went around me. Then all kinds of alerts went off on my car. I only had it for a year and a half it shouldn't do that. Something is really wrong and this is dangerous while someone is driving. My tires and all of a sudden the muffler is making noises now too what is going on with this car. It's treated well i'm scared to drive it now. I'm still making payments on it. It's was for me fairly new and still good, do i thought. I'm very disappointed and need some answers. I was told that maybe it's the eps control unit but haven't went to mercedes dealer yet because i'm discouraged about this car and i haven't been feeling good. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 144065 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW LONDON CT APARTMENT 1, CT |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X29RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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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 | 25 |
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