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NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
119,293 miles

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1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 engine problems

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1996 Mercedes-Benz C280 Owner Comments

problem #1

Jan 082011

C280

  • 119,293 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1996 Mercedes Benz C280. While driving approximately 40 mph the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. The check engine and battery lights began illuminating moments before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 96V058000, engine and engine cooling:engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 119,293.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

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