{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11614928,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"09/10/2024","dateComplaintFiled":"09/16/2024","vin":"WDDGF8AB4DA","components":"SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES","summary":"On several instances of breaking, my 2013 Mercedes Benz C300 pulls hard to the right and becomes very unstable.  I assumed it was a brake problem by the way the car drove.  I took it to my mechanic, who immediately identified the rear subframe had rusted so much that a control arm had broken loose from the subframe.  The rear subframe acts as a foundation for the rear suspension and holds the backend together.  Fortunately I was able to get this diagnosed prior to a serious accident.  The car gets very unstable, especially at higher speeds, when braking.  There are no warning lights that will catch this.  This problem absolutely places both passengers and other cars on the road at risk of a collision when braking, especially on the highway at higher speeds.  I am going to contact a local Mercedes Benz dealer to evaluate replacement of the damaged parts to ensure the car is safe to drive following repair.  Based on the links below, it sounds like a known issue at Mercedes Benz.  I was never notified of any issues or from prior service visits, or via mail notice from the manufacturer.  My mechanic was shocked, to say the least.  Hoping MB will take care of this dangerous problem without hassle.   See: [XXX]   [XXX]   [XXX]    INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2013","productMake":"MERCEDES BENZ","productModel":"C300","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]}]}