| Issue ID | 1154782 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10680906 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 31/01/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The piece of plastic that serves as an attachment for the pull cord from the inside door handle broke. This made it impossible to open the front passenger door from the inside. I believe this is a safety hazard since the passenger is trapped inside the car and cannot exit easily. In an accident situation, this would be a real hazard. I discussed with local dealer, who advised this happens all the time. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61698 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SANTA CLARITA,, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGFEB6AR0XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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