| Issue ID | 1509171 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11143788 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/10/18 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering column would not lock and had a lot of play turning back and forth. When trying to restart on multiple occasions needed to turn wheel back and forth until the key would engage and start engine. No dtc codes for start issue. Replaced eis costing $1,100 so can only hope this is the only problem. Vehicle only has 67,600 miles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | QUEEN CREEK, AZ |
| VIN pattern | WDBUF56X47BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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