Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / E320 / 1995

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006058520 Incident Date: Mar, 07 2006
Consumer's City: FRIDAY HARBOR Consumer's State: WA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: E320 Model Year: 1995
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#: WDBEA66E0SC Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 07 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: It has come to my attention that mercedes automobiles sold in the united states in 1994 and 1995 were equipped with "biodegradable" engine electric harnesses. the insulation on these, including my car, have deteriorated and become unsafe, causing shorting between wires. my information is that mercedes has refused to consider this a recall issue. replacing the harness costs approximately $1,400. in addition to the cost, this is a real safety issue. my request is that mercedes be contacted and convinced that it is in their best interest to replace these harnesses before it causes some expensive and dangerous fires. *jb