NHTSA Complaint #11695579 — 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11695579 |
| Vehicle | 2011 MERCEDES-BENZ C300 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
Car was Off and parked when brake line failed. Further inspection was able to identify that brake pipes was slowly corroded thought entire lower part of the brake system causing critical failure of brakes. Extreme safety issue due to the material of metal/coating and position of brake pipping. If operator was not observant, operator/driver would not have any braking and could cause harm.
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