| Issue ID | 1524366 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11163276 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/04/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Forward collison system ($1700 option) aeb, does not work as described in mb literature or website. In my opinion, the forward collision avoidance system (aeb) in my 7 mo. Old 2018 mercedes c300 simply does not work. I special ordered the car with the 997 pkg that includes, driver assistance, bas+, and distronic the mb manual states: |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CHICAGO, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDDWK4KB2JFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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