| Issue ID | 1538418 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11180352 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C300 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 04/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Recall letter states defective nut in steering column replacement part is not available and no date is given when it will be available. Letter warns if the part (nut)) cracks there is a risk of a crash. Mercedes factory or the delray mercedes dealership that leased the car to me, will not provide a safe vehicle for me to drive until the part can be fixed.. I do not have any other transportation. I do not want to risk driving an unsafe car. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | BOCA RATON, FL |
| VIN pattern | 55SWF4JB3JUXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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