NHTSA Complaint #10001971 — 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10001971
Vehicle	2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date Filed	January 14, 2003
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING ONTO A RAMP, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM HAD FUNCTION ERRATICALLY. THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE RIGHT REAR BRAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DRIVE INTO THE CURB. THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS DEFECTIVE PART IS LIFE THREATENING. SCC

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