| Issue ID | 1651817 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11317707 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/02/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mercedes benz c300. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, an abnormal grinding sound was coming from engine without warning. The contact took the vehicle to mercedes-benz of fort washington located at (404 pennsylvania ave, fort washington, pa 19034), where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective bearing in the transfer case. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the transmission replaced. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer to be repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 19v010000 (air bags). The vehicle was inspected and the contact was informed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 96,000. The vin was not available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PHILADELPHIA, PA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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