NHTSA Complaint #10222203 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10222203
Vehicle	1995 MERCEDES BENZ C CLASS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	March 23, 2008
Date Filed	March 24, 2008
Mileage	99,650 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

MY 1995 C280 WAS A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS THAT IS PUT TOGETHER WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. THE CAR HAS SHUT OFF ON ME TWICE ON THE FREEWAY WHILE GOING 65+ MILES AN HOUR AND ONCE ON A SURFACE STREET GOING 25MPH. *TR

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