Frame And Members problems of the 2009 Mercedes Benz C300

The contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would sway from side to side as an abnormal clonking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they discovered that the subframe had cracked due to severe corrosion. The dealer was contacted about the failure, and she was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 94,200.

The contact's son owns a 2009 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, he was informed that the subframe was severely rusted. The contact stated that his son then informed him that while he was driving approximately 50 mph and depressing the brake pedal to come to a complete stop, the vehicle started wobbling significantly. The dealer replaced the subframe, the rear tires, and completed an alignment on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2009 mercedes-benz C300. The contact stated that the subframe bracket was severely corroded. The contact noticed the failure when the brake pedal was depressed there was an abnormal sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and inspected which the technician determined that the rear subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Mercedes-benz of easton (4300 morse xing, columbus, OH 43219, (888) 530-5742) was contacted and informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 77,000. ## VIN passed ## mercedes-benz 2009 ##.