Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / SL / 1995

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006091775 Incident Date: Dec, 27 2006
Consumer's City: SAN CLEMENTE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: SL Model Year: 1995
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBFA63E8SF Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 14 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 11 2006
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Engine wiring harness is crumbling like corn bread. it is cheaply made, i read that it has something to do with being recyclable. i have a 50 year old chevy with the original wiring harness and it is fine. i would never, never buy another mercedes benz again in my life and will warn everyone i know. *nm