| Issue ID | 1254912 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10821096 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 16/01/16 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Collision prevention assistance feature went on automatically ( as well as check-engine light) while driving at highway speed in normal weather. I was not in an accident, near another vehicle and completely aware and driving normally prior to this occurring. I had to struggle with car to pull over to shoulder, loss power from gas pedal, car hard to control. I had to turn off the car, deactivate the function to drive. It happened again when i drove the car later that day after the car had been parked for a while. Took it into service. They were able to find the error code. They found that mercedes sent out a memo in sept. 2015 stating they are aware of the problem but service is not to do anything to "fix" it! I have only owned this car for 6 weeks ,bought it new and have less than 6,000 miles on it. Mercedes is not offering a solution but more of a wait and see attitude. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OWINGS MILLS, MD |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KB8FUXXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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