Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / SL / 1994
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005110468 | Incident Date: Dec, 31 2004 |
| Consumer's City: LOS ANGELES | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: SL | Model Year: 1994 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 30 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| 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: We own a 1994 mercedes benz sl600 which has been disabled for approximately 16 months. the vehicle gradually displayed unusual idling, acceleration problems 2 years ago. after several unsuccessful repair attempts, the engine (ignition) & throttle body wiring harnesses were found to be defective. the shielding for these wires has disintegrated so badly that all wires are contacting each other and causing the malfunction. the wire shielding is as brittle as a potato chip, breaking under the fingers. it is obvious that this issue was caused by mercedes benz using faulty wires in production of such vehicles. after thorough, educated & careful investigation, there is no question the manufacture is at fault in this case. our repeated requests for resolution or even assistance from mercedes benz has been ignored. mercedes benz is ignoring this issue as it does not exist. the last repair estimate was over $12000,00; considering such a high amount, repair is not feasible. therefore, a car costing originally over $100,000, is rotting away waiting for repair resolutions. at this point the vehicle is inoperable and even a safety hazard to occupants even if it ran!. extensive documentation of this defect (dismantling, removal & replacement procedure) has been recorded, along with step by step digital photographs. we will be happy to provide this evidence and be interviewed at your request. its just not fair, we need your help!!! *tr |