| Issue ID | 649469 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10207027 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 02/10/05 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz c230. The instrument panel had ambient lighting. During the daytime, the instrument panel was difficult to read. At night, the instrument panel could be read clearly. The dealer stated that there was no remedy for the failure. The failure mileage was 2,500 and current mileage was 9,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SHREWSBURY, MA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J65FXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/02/05 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | WAGNER MOTOR SALES |
| Dealer's telephone number | 508-869-6766 |
| Dealer's city | BOYLSTON |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 01505 |