Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / C220 / 1995

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006074325 Incident Date: Aug, 02 2006
Consumer's City: AMBLER Consumer's State: PA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: C220 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#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 06 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jun, 01 1994
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Complete failure of engine wiring harness due to premature deterioration of wire insulation. garaged car would start and run normally for short (ten minute) trips but would not start up to return home. stranded numerous times. check engine light trips periodically. stalling and surging common. independent specialist mechanic discovered crumbling and cracked wire insulation on wiring harness. car will no longer start at all. i have spent much time and money trying to fix what appears now to be a known defect. i am the original owner of this car and i am very upset that such a serious defect has not been satisfactorily addressed by the manufacturer. *nm