| Issue ID | 1162102 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10691146 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 25/02/15 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start upon turning the key in the ignition. Also, the gears would not change from park into another gear from the gear box. The contact stated that there was a failure with the electric functions of the vehicle when the failure recurred. The vehicle was placed in neutral and towed to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 88000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAT ORANGE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8BB3ARXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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