| Issue ID | 1601024 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11255562 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 10/08/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Interior door handle on doors, specifically the driver side door, will break, and the person is unable to get out of the car. This is a very serious matter, but mercedes benz company has not put out a recall on this. Many owners have complained about this issue with no results. The owners have to pay for this out of pocket, and it is costly. I feel as if this should be a recall issue, because it poses an hazard of getting out the car if the car is in an accident or worse, catches on fire. And yes, my door handle on the driver side of my 2013 c300 is broke, and have been quoted by the dealership that it will cost me $1100 to repair. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRANDYWINE, MD |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF8AB9DRXXXXXX |
| 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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