NHTSA Complaint #11482211 — 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11482211
Vehicle	2008 MERCEDES BENZ C350
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 19, 2022
Date Filed	August 31, 2022
Mileage	78,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C350. The contact attempted to start the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start-up. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle Electronic Steering Lock failure. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

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