| Issue ID | 586530 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10156068 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/04/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at any speed. Sometimes the vehicle restarted after a few minutes. Other times the vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. The vehicle has been to the dealership a total of eight times. The dealership made unknown repairs. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer, however the cause of the problem was never accurately determined and none of the unknown replacement parts remedied the problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20252 |
| Number of Occurences | 8 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WILMINGTON, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF40J05FXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 01/11/05 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | TOYOTA SOUTHBAY |
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