| Issue ID | 1619446 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11280637 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLS450 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 12/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Upon driving over certain bumps in the road, the suspension has the sensation that the wheels and/or lug nuts are loose. This produces a disturbing side to side movement that feels like the vehicle lacks control. This condition is related to the fact that rotors wear out prematurely; two sets in 4700 miles. Bad rotors produce a shaking steering wheel when coming to a stop. Even after replacing rotors and the repairs appears to be done, the shaking steering wheel comes back readily after an episode of hitting bumps that produce the side to side movement. The side to side, fishtail, sensation happens on the freeway and surface streets around 40-60 miles an hour. This condition is disturbing and makes it seem that the next well-placed bump on the road would cause the car to lose control. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 250 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE FOREST, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDD2J5JB0KAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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