| Issue ID | 1242682 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10807632 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 27/11/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My c300 was functioning perfectly with no issues. When i came out to start the car, it would not recognize the key. I had it towed to a dealer and they informed me that it's the electronic steering lock fail. I looked this up and it is something very common with the 2009 model. There are several post on the internet asking for this to be a recall item. This is the second or third time. This needs a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WESTFIELD, MA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X48FXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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