NHTSA Complaint #10185318 — 1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10185318
Vehicle	1993 MERCEDES BENZ 300
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	January 1, 2007
Date Filed	March 16, 2007
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	GA

Consumer Description

WIRING HARNESS DISINTERGRATED CAUSING WIRES EXPOSED AND TOUCHING OTHER WIRES. LITTLE OR NO INSULATION IS LEFT ON MOST WIRES. THE ENGINE SURGES/CHARGES WHILE COMPLETE IDLE AND BREAK FULLY ON HOLD.

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