Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCEDES BENZ / C220 / 1995
0 Injured
0 Death
Yes Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 007120746 | Incident Date: Aug, 31 2007 |
| Consumer's City: KEY BISCAYNE | Consumer's State: FL |
| 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 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: WDBHA22E8SF | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 24 2007 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jan, 20 1999 |
| Was Original Owner: No | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 4 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The electrical insulation of the main wiring harness has virtually disintegrated, apparently from the (normal) heat of the engine. the insulation literally flakes away in my hand when being handled even with the most gentle touch. the cost to replace the wiring harness is $600+ for only the part; the cost of installation is also in excess of $500, thus costing over $1,000. this is a critical safety issue! the deteriorated insulation causes intermittent electrical short-circuits, caused my car to suddenly lose engine power without warning (on the expressway), then after i pulled off at the exit, smoking (electrical fire) from under the hood. this is a life safety issue and the fact is that the wiring insulation/covers are defective and someone will be seriously injured due to this unsafe condition. *jb |