| Issue ID | 863829 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10406697 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/12/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2010 c300 mercedes benz. Consumer states the fog light is defective *tgw the consumer stated the right side glass fog light cover cracked without any external force. The dealer informed the consumer the replacement cost would be $300. The dealer stated the light might short circuit the entire electrical system if left uncovered. The consumer stated on april 9, 2011 the left side glass fog light cover cracked. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer where they replaced it, because they said it was defective. However, they did not replace the right side fog light cover. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | NEW YORK, NY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 14/07/10 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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