| Issue ID | 821748 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10360126 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | E320 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 03/09/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On two separate ocassions, about 4 weeks apart steering wheel locked up causing a near accident on mercedes e class. Dealer claimed this was a rare ocassion. Vehicle is currently in the dealer shop for the second time for repair. The first time i was billed about $1,000. I am going to be billed again when the car is repaired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FT. LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF22X18BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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