| Issue ID | 1171281 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10702684 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | GLA250 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 28/03/15 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact leased a 2015 mercedes benz gla250. While the vehicle was idling, the steering wheel shook and the power steering failed. The contact stated that an abnormal banging noise emitted from the steering wheel in mid-turn causing the contact to go over the curb. Following the failure, the tire light illuminated. The front passenger tire fractured and rolled underneath the vehicle. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the contact impacting the curb; however, the contact drove over the curb because the power steering failed and an unknown component fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 420. ..... Updated 12/15/15 *bf updated 10/3/2017*cn |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 420 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MIDDLETOWN, RI |
| VIN pattern | WDCTG4GB7FJXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
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