| Issue ID | 1211166 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10749486 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 15/08/15 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car steering lock is broken: parked on a hill facing uphill and when i got back in my car i couldn't start my engine. Lights, radio, display all work fine, but the engine doesn't turn on. Windows, horn, blinkers are all locked. Had to get it towed, diagnosed with steering lock failure. Apparently is a common problem with mercedes of my make and model. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78964 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | TUSTIN, CA |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF56X88FXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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