| Issue ID | 1019132 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10549582 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C320 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 10/09/12 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mercedes benz c320. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver as the brakes failed to respond. The contact merged to the shoulder and powered off the vehicle, but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 79,580 and the current mileage was 89,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 79580 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOS ANGELES , CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF65J44AXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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