NHTSA Complaint #10178705 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10178705
Vehicle	1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	December 28, 2006
Date Filed	January 15, 2007
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

ENGINE WIRING HARNESS IS CRUMBLING LIKE CORN BREAD. IT IS CHEAPLY MADE, I READ THAT IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH BEING RECYCLABLE. I HAVE A 50 YEAR OLD CHEVY WITH THE ORIGINAL WIRING HARNESS AND IT IS FINE. I WOULD NEVER, NEVER BUY ANOTHER MERCEDES BENZ AGAIN IN MY LIFE AND WILL WARN EVERYONE I KNOW. *NM

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