{"source":"NHTSA vehicle owner complaint","officialApiUrl":"https://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/odinumber?odinumber=11478857","retrievedAt":"2026-11-05T05:22:01.093Z","count":1,"results":[{"odiNumber":11478857,"manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"08/11/2022","dateComplaintFiled":"08/11/2022","vin":"W1N0G6EB4LF","components":"VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL","summary":"The contact owns a 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLC43. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate after coming to a complete stop while the steering wheel was turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic throttle control (ETC) software needed to be replaced; however, the dealer was unable to replace the ETC software and referred the contact to the manufacturer for further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer declined the contact's request to buy back the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 800. The consumer requested Mercedes Benz buy the vehicle back, but they only offered a free months payment and release of liability but consumer refused the offer.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2020","productMake":"MERCEDES-BENZ","productModel":"AMG GLC43","manufacturer":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC"}]}]}