{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11465535,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"05/20/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"05/20/2022","vin":"WDDGF8BB4AR","components":"STRUCTURE","summary":"I brought my car into the dealer to have my annual state required inspection, and was told by the dealer that the rear subframe had severe rot and corrosion, to an extent that they would not allow the car to pass inspection as it was hazardous to drive, and if the subframe cracked, for instance, by driving over a bump or pothole, I would endanger myself, passengers, and other cars on the road.  I was stunned to find out that my Mercedes, a premium automobile, by a marquee manufacturer, which has a reputation for engineering/manufacturing excellence and had such significant corrosion.  I was equally stunned because I have consistently maintained my car and done all the recommended maintenance.    I asked the dealer service manager to hoist the car on a lift so I could inspect and verify the corrosion on the subframe.  While I saw the significant corrosion on the subframe, all other parts of the underside of the car were in excellent shape and drive-able condition.    This leads me to believe that there is a design/manufacturing flaw in the subframe.  I researched this issue online and discovered that this exact Mercedes subframe has been recalled in other countries, but not in the U.S.  It is a known and dangerous defect, Mercedes clearly knows it's a dangerous defect, and yet they have not recalled it.  This has put me, my family, passengers and potentially other drivers at risk of serious harm and injury had the subframe broke while being driven.  Additionally, it unfairly shifts the burden of repair onto the consumer rather than Mercedes for fixing a known and dangerous defect.    Does a tragedy need to occur before this defective part is recalled?  I hope not.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2010","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"C300","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]}]}