NHTSA Complaint #11581568 — 2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11581568
Vehicle	2009 MERCEDES BENZ C300
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 5, 2024
Date Filed	April 7, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

After noticing brake fluid leaking I took my car to a local automotive shop and when he raised it to checkout the break line when he found the leak from the rust . he noticed a more serious problem that the subframe was rusted out on each side. He told me to contact Mercedes immediately because the car is unsafe to drive.

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