| Issue ID | 1616025 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11278032 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 01/10/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes-benz c300. While driving various speeds, the vehicle became unstable when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mercedes-benz of louisville (2520 terra crossing blvd, louisville, ky 40245, (502) 565-4410) where it was diagnosed that the subframe was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 94,000. *dl |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 94000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOUISVILLE, KY |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8BB2ARXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 16/02/10 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
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| 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 | |
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| Dealer's name | MERCEDES-BENZ OF LOUISVILLE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 502-565-4410 |
| Dealer's city | LOUISVILLE |
| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 40245 |