| Issue ID | 1215391 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10760616 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 05/06/14 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that the rear tail lights shorted out repeatedly. The dealer stated that they repaired the vehicle according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v177000 (exterior lighting), but the contact did not receive any confirmation of the repair and the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further inspection and diagnostic testing. The contact also stated that the interior and exterior lighting continued to illuminate without warning, which drained the power and battery source to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHANNON, NC |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X09FXXXXXX |
| 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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