NHTSA Complaint #11329801 — 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11329801
Vehicle	2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
Component	ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Date of Incident	May 9, 2020
Date Filed	June 19, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

EIS STEERING LOCK BATTERY FAIL. $12 BATTERY DIES AND EIS STAYS IN LOCK POSITION KEY DOESN'T RESPOND TO IGNITION SWITCH OR CAR UNLOCKING DOORS.

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