NHTSA Complaint #11473909 — 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11473909 |
| Vehicle | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 95,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to immediately respond while turning the steering wheel. After stopping the vehicle and attempting to reverse, it was discovered that the front wheels would no longer turn while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V252000 (Steering). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 95,000.
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