| Issue ID | 1266073 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839716 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 23/02/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering lock assembly. This issue can be a safety problem due to certain circumstances for example leaving women and children stranded in parts or areas where is not populated or in areas where criminal activity is high. Without any warning this problem has presented and still presenting causing mercedes benz costumers to be in a real bad situation safe wise and economic wise. Therefore i feel mercedes benz manufacturer should be held responsible for this issue. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CONROE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 9R053623XXXXXX |
| 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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