| Issue ID | 1015005 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10546677 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/10/13 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mercedes benz c230. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed to respond to acceleration attempts. The contact started the vehicle and attempted to accelerate but the vehicle would not engage past first gear as the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that the speed sensor had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileage was 82,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MARIETTA, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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