| Issue ID | 1455705 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11081061 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 19/03/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2015 mercedes benz c300 (w205) hacked satellites issue on mon mar 19, 2018 affecting command/audio 20 system initial issue: *bluetooth audio would not connect subsequent issues: *radio selection freezes all operations for about 60-seconds, and does not provide access to radio *bluetooth disabled permanently in system settings *usb devices will not connect and places command into persistent waiting state *backup camera did not display on at least two occasions concerns with current state, fri mar 23, 2018: safety *cannot use hands-free features of phone, endangers driving while holding a phone (which is illegal in many states/localities) *backup camera dysfunction could cause an accident while backing up (see attachment for more info.) |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20020 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4KBXFUXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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