Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCEDES BENZ / S CLASS / 2000

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 007107750 Incident Date: Feb, 17 2007
Consumer's City: RIVERSIDE Consumer's State: RI
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model Name: S CLASS Model Year: 2000
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: WDBNG70J9YA Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jun, 03 2007 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Nov, 30 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mercedes benz s430. while driving 35 mph, the air ride suspension failure warning light illuminated. the vehicle dropped approximately four inches, which made it impossible to steer. the dealer did not inspect the vehicle. the contact stated that the cause of failure was due to the air compressor that controls the air ride suspension. the dealer replaced the air compressor and no other failures have occurred. the current mileage is 70,000 and failure mileage was 68,000. the consumer stated he would like to know the status of his complaint. updated 06/20/07. *jb