| Issue ID | 1594628 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11245778 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. The contact was unable to start the vehicle after multiple attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic steering lock module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 56000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF5EB2ARXXXXXX |
| 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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