| Issue ID | 1311849 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10898249 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 11/08/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Taraka recall. Smart key not being recognized , vehicle dead need tow truck to dealer very expensive ,had battery but all dead cost $1600. 00 plus on a 72000 mile vehicle. Also front sway stabilizer bar need total replacing (dealer part only) since its making noise. Bushings cannot be changed like others the whole bar needs to be purchase at dealer with bushing vulcanized to it. On the smart key the vehicle was stationary thank god |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORAL GABLES, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF54X09RXXXXXX |
| 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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