| Issue ID | 1623820 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11286860 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 02/12/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The rear sub frame is rusted out and dealer said it is unsafe to drive. Dealer serviced vehicle since purchase. Very surprised sub frame is rusted out and this is not a recall. My wife and grandkids are the main users of this vehicle. Thank god it was in for its maintenance when issue was found and not traveling 65 miles per hour down the turnpike. Only 10 years old and they want $3700 to replace rusted sub frame! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BETHLEHEM, PA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF81X59RXXXXXX |
| 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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