Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / E300 / 1998
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002189891 | Incident Date: Nov, 13 2002 |
| Consumer's City: MARIETTA | Consumer's State: GA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: E300 | Model Year: 1998 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBJF25F7WA | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 20 2002 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Consumer attempted to start vehicle with no success. checked oil and dipstick was dry. consumer added additional oil and vehicle started. rechecked oil and realized that it was overfilled. took vehicle to dealer who diagnosed car has a defective "shut-off valve". dealer informed consumer that if car is parked on an incline the oil and fuel will drain to an area outside of "shut off valve" making the car "think" it has no oil or fuel. consumer stated contacted manufacturer who acknowledged that problem does exist. ts |