| Issue ID | 1477957 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11104796 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 15/11/17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact stated that the power steering pump was leaking fluid. In addition, the tail lights failed to illuminate while driving. The contact called jackie cooper imports mercedes-benz at (918) 420-9156 (located at 9393 s memorial drive a, tulsa, ok 74133) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also stated that she received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v081000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 105000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BROKEN ARROW, OK |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB5ARXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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