NHTSA Complaint #11097072 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11097072
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ C240
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 1, 2018
Date Filed	May 21, 2018
Mileage	149,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ C240. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING COLUMN MOVED UP AND DOWN AS WELL AS VIBRATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (CAR CITY IN LOUISA, KY) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000. *TT

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