Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / E320 / 2003
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 004000530 | Incident Date: Apr, 01 2004 |
| Consumer's City: MIAMI | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: E320 | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBUF65163A | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 24 2005 | Complaint Type: LETR |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: Nov, 30 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Certified ltr re safety recall notification 2004-050014 for 2003 e20 mercedes sedan braking system, requesting investigation. *bf the consumer stated another motorist vehicle began bobbing from side to side then suddenly jumped over in front of the consumers vehicle. suddenly there was a loud noise followed by a thick plume of white smoke which rapidly engulfed the vehicle. the consumer's foot deeply depressed the brakes and the vehicle simply did not stop until it collided into the back of another vehicle. the consumer was informed that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the consumer requested compensation. *sc the consumer received a recall letter after the accident. 04v296000. *jb |