NHTSA Complaint #10060759 — 1999 MERCEDES BENZ 320

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10060759
Vehicle	1999 MERCEDES BENZ 320
Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Date of Incident	January 1, 2004
Date Filed	March 8, 2004
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MD

Consumer Description

THE FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY FLIES OFF THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER STEERING. I OWN A MERCEDES REPAIR SHOP. THERE HAVE PROBABLY THOUSANDS OF FAILURES AND SOMEONE WILL DIE WHEN THEY LOSE THEIR STEERING.MERCEDES IS NOT COVERING THESE FAILURESOUT OF WARRANTY. IT AFFECTS ALL V-6 ENGINES FROM 96-2003 . CALL ANY DEALER PARTS DEPT. AND ASK HOW OFTEN THEY SELL ONE.*AK

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