NHTSA Complaint #11217203 — 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11217203
Vehicle	2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 15, 2019
Date Filed	May 31, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TAKATA RECALL ESL (ELECTRIC STEERING LOCK) COMPONENTS THE MOTOR FAILS TO UNLOCK THE STEERING THE FIRST TIME, BUT WORK IN FOLLOWING ATTEMPTS. SOME TIMES IT TAKES 1 TO 4 HOURS FOR ESL TO UNLOCK. THIS HAPPENS ONLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED WEATHER OVERNIGHT OR JUST COMING OUT OF THE STORE SHOPPING.

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