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2012 Mercedes benz C300 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1687133
Internal NHTSA #	11352792
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C300
Model Year	2012
File date	03/08/20
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The rear subframe has corroded around the areas where the trailing arm and control arm meet the subframe on both sides of the vehicle, and has disintegrated around the drivers side rear trailing arm causing it to have detached, along with a piece of the subframe. The metal of the subframe is distorted around the area of the break. The detached trailing arm and piece of subframe are now making contact with the fuel tank as well. The fuel tank could have easily ruptured and ignited when this car was still in operation, as this car was driven for several days before the manufacturing defect was discovered. The failure happened when coming to a gentle stop from 20-30 miles per hour on a straight road. There was a loud snapping noise from the drivers side rear. This car had 92,000 miles at time of the structural failure and has been regularly serviced, exclusively at mercedes-benz. Mercedes-benz usa customer service is unable to offer any assistance. This exact issue has led to a recall of the same model in canada, and there are countless nhtsa reports describing similar structural failures. Mercedes-benz usa is aware of this issue and is also aware that there is a recall in canada, but has made it clear that goodwill will not be extended.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	92000
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HUNTINGTON, WV
VIN pattern	WDDGF8BB1CAXXXXXX
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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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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2012 Mercedes benz C300 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Mercedes benz C300 Fuel Propulsion System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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