| Issue ID | 1364466 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10967181 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/01/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When the outside air intake is covered with snow or ice it will not allow outside air into the hvac system. This causes the front window defroster to not be able to blow air on the windshield to clear the windshield. This is a very dangerous design flaw on behalf of mercedes benz. If hot water is poured over the outside air intake screen the blower will operate properly, blowing hot air to defrost the front windshield. Only happens if the car is outside with snow or ice buildup to block airflow into the hvac system. Defroster will work properly if no snow or ice is covering the area. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15962 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | INTERLOCHEN, MI |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8AB5EAXXXXXX |
| 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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