NHTSA Complaint #10206245 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10206245
Vehicle	1995 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	July 30, 2007
Date Filed	October 18, 2007
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

ENGINE HARNESS AND MORE WIRES HAVE DETERIORATED TOTALLY. *TR

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