Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / HEADLIGHT LENSES / 9999
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006057802 | Incident Date: Feb, 02 2006 |
| Consumer's City: DALTON | Consumer's State: GA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: HEADLIGHT LENSES | Model Year: 9999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBHA28E5TF | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Mar, 01 2006 | 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: I own a c 280 (96) [xxx] car started consuming more gas than normal, was harder to start, started missing and drove sluggish. i replaced the spark plugs and cables. but it got worse, and then quit, as if it was out of time. i send it to an imported car service shop in dalton, ga. they told me that it is a common problem on this mercedes benz benz. the wiring harness underhood (insulation on the wiring) crumbled to pieces, like dust and shorted relays and all the car. i paid over $2600.00 to have it repaired. i still have the old harness as evidence that it should be a recall because y could lead to a worse problem, like fire. the mechanic told me that he has repaired several c-280 with the same problem and that mercedes benz has been notified and they will not do anything. an expensive car as it is should be built better than this. (the wiring harness itself is worth $1600.00 or more. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) |