NHTSA Complaint #11234324 — 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11234324
Vehicle	2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 22, 2019
Date Filed	July 24, 2019
Mileage	91,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

LOUD RATTLE AT COLD START UP THAT LAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS. DIAGNOSED BY SEVERAL MECHANICS AS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH CAM SHAFT VVT. CAM SHAFT ADJUSTER

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