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2011 Mercedes benz C300 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1707602
Internal NHTSA #	11377050
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C300
Model Year	2011
File date	24/11/20
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Driving on highway, went to apply brakes and car swerved violently to the right, and car body felt like it was 'swimming' around on the frame. Car felt very unstable. Took car to mercedes dealership, and confirmed that the rear subframe was completely cracked. Technician noted what appeared to be "rust proofing spray on the rusted area". Mercedes dealership quoted $4,000 for repair. There is a recall on this part in canada. Mercedes dealership claimed no knowledge of canadian recall. Am awaiting follow up call from mercedes benz corporate.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	93000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MILFORD, OH
VIN pattern	WDDGF8BBXBRXXXXXX
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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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2011 Mercedes benz C300 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Mercedes benz C300 Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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