| Issue ID | 1545812 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11186187 |
| Manufacurer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | E350 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 27/02/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The steering wheel locks up while driving so that you can't turn the wheel. The column says it is in neutral but you still can't turn the wheel. You have to turn off the car and restart it to be able to turn the wheel. It randomly occurs without warning. It occurs on city streets and on the highway. It has occurred while driving straight. Various speeds. Took it to the mercedes dealer on february 27, 2019 and they could not identify the problem. It has occurred approximately 5 times in the past 2 months. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60700 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MABLETON, GA |
| VIN pattern | WDDHF5GB5BAXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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