| Issue ID | 1521550 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11161005 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 12/11/18 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c300. While driving at any speed, exhaust fumes were detected inside the vehicle. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of sugar land (281-207-1500, located at 15625 southwest fwy, sugar land, tx 77478) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The vin was unknown. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 130000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MISSOURI CITY, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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