NHTSA Complaint #11602805 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C300

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11602805
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 3, 2024
Date Filed	July 16, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

My 2012 c300 has a rotted rear subframe making the car not able to be driven. It has major ,life threatening, costly damage and this issue already has a recall all over the world but not in the United States. If I can get the assistance to pay this repair, it will be gladly appreciated.

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