| Issue ID | 1513455 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151277 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E300 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 01/11/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 mercedes-benz e300. After starting the engine, the message "steering malfunction stop the vehicle" suddenly displayed and the steering wheel shook and vibrated. The contact stated that an unusual noise was also present coming from the steering column before the vehicle suddenly shut off. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was towed to mercedes of orlando (810 orlando ave, orlando, fl), but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the passenger side headlight would sometimes stop illuminating. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 26,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 26000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PALM COAST, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDZF4JB1HAXXXXXX |
| 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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