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2005 Mercedes benz C230 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	977513
Internal NHTSA #	10509805
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	C230
Model Year	2005
File date	27/04/13
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I pulled up to a stop sign and as i preceded to accelerate it was very shaky and unwilling to accelerate. It would not brake 20 mph. I then pulled over and shut the car down and waited to restart. After the restart it behave as normal but if i accelerated to much it would begin to shake and would not accelerate anymore. After some research on the forums i discover a mass of similar complaints that match my description to a t and describe issues with a cam bearing, a transmission plate, or both. Thank you for your time and consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	82543
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	MELBOURNE, FL
VIN pattern	WDBRF40J85AXXXXXX
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
Number of cylinders	6
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Vehicle speed	0
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 Mercedes benz C230 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Mercedes benz C230 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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