| Issue ID | 881020 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10425117 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C230 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 05/08/11 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Windshield wiper reservoir and connections are prone to leaks due design defect obstructing drivers view of the road/ability to drive vehicle safely because of inability to clean dirty windshield. Numerous accounts of this problem on the following web sites: http://mbworld. Org/forums/c-class-w203/368995-disappearing-windshield-washer-fluid-whos-driking. Html http://www. Benzworld. Org/forums/w203-c-class/1599909-c230-windshield-fluid-tank-leak. Html. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54278 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SCOTTSDALE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBRF52H37FXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| 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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