| Issue ID | 828561 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10366634 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 16/11/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I own a 2009 mercedes benz, model c-300. The issue is the location of the cruise control arm on the left side of the steering column. In america cars the turn signal arm is in that spot on the top, in this car it is on the top. So if you reach for the turn signal arm you touch the cruise control arm first by mistake. As soon as you touch the cruise control is engaged and stats taking over. A very grave safety hazard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICO, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54XX9RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| 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 | 10 |
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