Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / 560 / 1988
1 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006079346 | Incident Date: Mar, 21 2006 |
| Consumer's City: SANTA CLARITA | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: 560 | Model Year: 1988 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes | Component's Description: Vehicle speed control |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 1 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBCA39D7JA | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 18 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: Yes | Purchase Date: - |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated when shifted into drive, the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably into the street where it collided with a house on the other side at 25 mph. the police department and an emergency medical team responded. a police report and photos were taken. the contact avoided serious injury due to the deployment of the frontal air bag, although treatment was received for minor abrasions and bruising. the vehicle was towed to the service dealer who determined the failure was due to rust and poor maintenance, although the contact claimed the vehicle was maintained in show room condition. the model was 1988 mercedes benz 560 sel. updated 10/18/2006 - *nm updated 11/30/2006 - *nm updated 05/21/07 *tr |