Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / SL CLASS / 2003
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005046468 | Incident Date: Oct, 22 2005 |
| Consumer's City: | Consumer's State: DC |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: SL CLASS | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Suspension |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBSK75F73F | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Nov, 14 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 22 2003 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: i purchased a 2003 mercedes benz sl500 in december of 2003. as of today 8 november 2005, the suspension apparently can not be repaired. the car has being taken back to the dealer for the eight (8th) time to repair the suspension. it is currently alexandria virginia, mercedes benz as of november 9th, 2005. while driving the vehicle home from a dinner engagement, late october 2005, one of the front hydraulic shock dropped and the vehicle literally changed lanes. fortunately, no cars were beside me at the time. i am writing to the nhtsa to get their assistance in determining the feasibility of driving this vehicle with its unpredictable level of safety. i am appalled by mercedes benz lack of concern to replace this vehicle, the manufacturer or their representatives, are unable to repair it. i request your assistance to determine my next steps or any actions you can take to compel the manufacturer to resolve this matter. *jb |