NHTSA Complaint #11638695 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11638695
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 9, 2024
Date Filed	January 27, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

1. The car radio, blue-tooth, speakers, sound, car remote sound. Happened after a battery change by AAA - unsure if it's related. CUstomer service tried to resolve it - radio turns on, but nothing else works. 2. Doors won't unlock outside or inside - except passenegers side is open. 3. Accelerator acting strange - won't pick speed after 30, then 60 4. there was an air bag recal of this car a while ago.

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