NHTSA Complaint #11488700 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11488700
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 25, 2022
Date Filed	October 10, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Rare Subframe breaking off parts are not available for at least 6 months. I have kids and mechanics advise me to keep it off the road. My only means of transportation

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