Steering Column Problems of Mercedes Benz C250

Elv lock failure on the in the steering column, vehicle disabled.

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While driving my 2015 C250 coupe, I had to brake hard as I was trying to avert stopped heavy traffic. When I slammed on the breaks, the steering wheel, column and entire vehicle locked up. I was unable to turn the wheel entirely. As a result, my vehicle slide into another vehicle from behind. Because both the steering and brakes locking, I was unable to maneuver the vehicle to avoid the stopped traffic. The airbags also did not deploy as they should have.

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Area under steering column is exposed revealing electrical wiring which appears to be connected to the engine or something under the hood. I was told that's the way vehicle was made, no part or option to cover exposed area. It is unsafe because as I am driving on highway, city streets, etc. , my knees touch the area and may jarr something lose.

Takata recall: to date nothing has happened. However, my auto is listed in the airbag recall notice as having defective grounding in the steering column which could lead to a premature deployment of the airbag.

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Clicking in steering column. Mercedes benz stated that I would have to pay . The car was in motion. I was parking. My airbag light is on and I still hear clicking when I turn the wheel.