NHTSA Complaint #10311066 — 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280

SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10311066
Vehicle	1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT
Date of Incident	December 10, 2009
Date Filed	February 16, 2010
Mileage	148,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280 DRIVERS SIDE SPRING PERCH RUSTED AND BROKE . CAUSING SPRING TO FLY OFF LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SUSPENSION TO DROP . THE FRONT STEERING WOULD NO LONGER OPERATE BECAUSE WHEEL WAS TRAPPED IN WHEEL WELL. THE INCIDENT IMMEDIATELY DISABLED . CAR WAS TOWED TO REPAIR AND NEW SPRING , PERCH,AND PLASTIC BUSHING WERE PURCHASED. THE PERCH WAS WELDED TO THE FRAME ,NEW SPRING INSTALLED ALL AT OWNERS EXPENSE. *TR

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