| Issue ID | 1096098 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10619407 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 04/08/14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering lock on mercedes benz 2009 c300 malfunctions, making car inoperable. Danger if occurs while driving. Known problem and known issue reported multiple times. Manufacture defect known to manufacturer and not addressed according to nhtsa - dot standards. Standards not known to be enforced at this time. Costs to replace/repair is approximately $1,180. Be advised: it is extremely important that owners of a mercedes benz 2009 c300 have this work completed prior to the steering lock malfunctioning. If not done so, it is a safety hazard to the driver and others on the road. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 68621 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MIAMI BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X19FXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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