| Issue ID | 1529083 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11166711 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C250 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 29/11/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Drove up to destination placed the car in park and turned off ignition when i then reached for the door handle and was unable to open the door. Drivers door latch/ handle broke and unable to open door to get out of car. I took vehicle to dealership and they stated it was not a recall and not a safety concern and i would have to replace the door which they quoted me $1000. 00 (labor/door). This is a safety concern when you cannot open the door with window up. Dealer stated the part has 2 year warranty and there was no assurance that it could happen again nor if the other doors latch/handle will break as well. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LAKE WORTH, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF4HB8DRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 |
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