| Issue ID | 1476229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11103434 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 22/06/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz c300. Upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel failed to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel lock needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,700. *tt *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66700 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT MARYS, KS |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X99FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 08/07/17 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MERCEDES BENZ OF OKLAHOMA CITY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 405-236-1224 |
| Dealer's city | EDMOND |
| Dealer's state code | OK |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 73013 |