NHTSA Complaint #10032138 — 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10032138
Vehicle	1993 MERCEDES BENZ 400
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date Filed	August 5, 2003
Mileage	128,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

THE DESIGN AND LOCATION OF THE SPARK PLUGS CAUSES A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. IN ORDER TO REPLACE OR INSPECT THE PLUGS WIRE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE UNBOLTED AND PUSHED BACKWARDS, WIRE HARNESS SHOULDN'T BE MOVED. WIRE HARNESS SHORTED OUT, CAUSING A SHORT OUT OF ALL COMPONENTS IN THAT CIRCUIT.*AK

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