NHTSA Complaint #11671505 — 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11671505
Vehicle 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

The ESL has failed and it has happened in a lot of these cars.i was unable to move my steering wheel.

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