| Issue ID | 1525595 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11164151 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | C350 |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 30/12/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Hi, on my commute home from work, i was getting ready to exit the highway by decelerating. My car swerved and almost lost control when i began to press the brakes. There were no cars at 7am on the weekend, so i was able to coast to the light at the end of the 1/4 mile exit ramp. I continue home, but feel the car kicking out the rear end when i brake. At significantly lower speeds i look in the mirror as i brake and notice my rear right wheel turning inwards. I get home and when i wake up i lifted the car and checked to see what it was. The safety issue is that the rear bracket welded to the cross member that holds the rear tie rod craked. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 138500 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CRESTWOOD, IL |
| VIN pattern | WDDGF56X69RXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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