Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / 300 / 1993

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003253817 Incident Date: Dec, 18 2003
Consumer's City: REX Consumer's State: GA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: 300 Model Year: 1993
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBEA32E6PB Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 11 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 31 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: During a recent service of my vehicle at an authorized mercedes benz service center, i was informed that the insulation covering my wires were decomposing and the wires were exposed to the engine, hence creating a safety hazard for my family. due to the severity of this problem, and the possible consequences if the wires caught on fire, i attempted to ascertain some clarity to what may have caused this problem. i then spoke to the mechanic, at which time he advised it was a material defect. during this brief discussion it was also revealed that this was not the first time he had observed this problem with 1993 300e class. since, this appeared to be a habitual defect with this make and model; i asked if a recall had been issued to replace this decomposing wire harness. as a result, he replied "no." i then paid to replace my wire harness because of this extreme hazardous condition. *la