| Issue ID | 1179229 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713334 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 03/04/15 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 mercedes benz c300. When the ignition was turned to the on position and the vehicle was shifted into drive with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into a traffic light pole. The contact suffered lacerations to the head, muscle damage to the legs, and a fracture on the eye socket. The contact received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EXTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8AB0ERXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| 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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