2009 Mercedes benz C300 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

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2009 Mercedes benz C300 Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

 Issue ID1039470
 Internal NHTSA #10564149
 ManufacurerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
 BrandMERCEDES BENZ
 ModelC300
 Model Year2009
 File date10/02/14
 ComponentSTEERING
Product type codeVEHICLE
 Description of the problemMy name is [xxx] and i have recently purchased a used mercedes c300 4matic sport. My wife and i have always wanted to own a mercedes for its reliability, outstanding performance and service. One evening my wife and i went grocery shopping and after coming back in to the car we ended up being stranded for several hours waiting for an emergency roadside service to find out what the problem was. We initially thought it would simply require a jump start and never expected the car to have a major problem because we always maintain our cars. We had no choice but to tow the car to the mercedes dealership in huntington, new york. Let me remind you that the car is only 5 years old, and has under 45,000 miles so it? S still young, and never has been in any accidents. The next day a mechanic from the dealership called me and informed me that the problem is the steering lock module which needs to be changed and the total cost is $1,200. I was absolutely shocked because i never expected a car this prestigious to have problems like this. I think is unfair, extortionate and unethical for mercedes to charge their customers for a technical fault that clearly requires a recall. After some extensive research i came to find that this is a common technical error that to my surprise still has not been put as a recall. A lot of mercedes owners have had the same problem which is simply unethical and unjustified. A prestigious car like mercedes shouldn't let a technical fault like this occur because of the precise detailed attention they put on each and every car they manufacture. Even if the problem does exist mercedes should have a recall on the issue and not let its customers pay for mercedes? Fault. Which is why i am seriously considering taking this case further and filing legal suit. I have arranged an appointment with my lawyer on friday to speak further about this. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
 Vehicle Mileage at Failure44500
Number of Occurences1
Source of the issueNHTSA WEB SITE
 City and StatePLAINVIEW, NY
VIN pattern WDDGF81X49RXXXXXX
 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 persons0
No. of fatalities0
 Date of purchase07/08/26
Was original owner?N
Anti-lock brakesN
Cruise controlN
Number of cylinders6
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Transmission type
 Vehicle speed0
 DoT tire identifier
 Tire size
 Location of tire code
 Type of tire failure code
 Was defective tire repaired?
 Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
 Dealer's name
 Dealer's telephone number
 Dealer's city
 Dealer's state code
 Dealer's ZIP code
  • 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.
  • What is Failure?

    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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