# 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 — LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
> NHTSA complaint `2253765` · 2026-10-05 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCEDES-BENZ
- **Model:** GLC 300
- **Year:** 2021
- **Manufacturer:** Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- **Component:** LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- **Miles at failure:** 26,000
- **Speed:** 10 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the blind spot assist detection feature failed to function as intended. The contact stated while inspecting the vehicle, the contact confirmed that the blind spot assist feature was enabled. In addition, the failure occurred after the vehicle was taken through the car wash. The contact's vehicle crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact sustained pain to the right shoulder, arm and hand.  The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*