| Issue ID | 1422459 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11044219 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 11/07/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering wheel of the car suddenly locked. All electrical shut suddenly. Luckily we were close to home not in the middle of a freeway. Mechanics in general are not familiar with this issue in the mercedes c300 class. The repairs were astronomical. I checked online and several people had the same issue. Mercedes benz does not want to take responsibility for this issue. This issue should be taken seriously!! If it should happen in a freeway could be catastrophic. Please look into this matter and see how many people are affected with this and have mercedes benz assume responsibility. I also have the takata recall and nothing has been done!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CLAYTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB3ARXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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