NHTSA Complaint #11525173 — 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11525173
Vehicle	2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 8, 2023
Date Filed	June 3, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Vehicle stopped while driving on road. Car show "active brake assist malfunction" on the dashboard, immediately following the car will not accelerate. Shut the car off and restart, then the "check engine light" comes up. The active brake assist does not come up again, but the check engine light states on. I have taken the vehicle 5 times for this issue to the dealer, car is currently at the dealer. Reason of my report, is that I consider this situation extremely dangerous and should be investigated further. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

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