Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / 280 / 1995
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006089160 | Incident Date: Dec, 09 2006 |
| Consumer's City: PORT ORANGE | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Model Name: 280 | Model Year: 1995 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBHA28E0SF | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 18 2006 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Sep, 18 1995 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The main wiring harness for the engine, fuel injection and rest of critical functions of the vehicle (1995 c280) has disintegrated due to a manufacturing defect. the manufacturer seemed to have used an inferior an unsuitable insulation for the wires, which, for no reason other than time, deteriorate allowing the wires to short and prevent the vehicle from functioning as well as creating a hazardous situation (stalling in freeway, fire in engine, etc). the manufacturer is aware of the defect but refuses to provide a solution or to assist in any way. we have owned this vehicle since new and have maintained it with the utmost care. *nm |