# 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `2160004` · 2025-12-23 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES-BENZ
- **Model:** CLA 250
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Speed:** 15 mph
## Narrative
While executing a right turn, the steering wheel became locked. The driver attempted to apply the brakes, but they were unresponsive. Consequently, the vehicle collided with the divider.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*