NHTSA Complaint #10224837 — 1996 MERCEDES BENZ C220
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10224837 |
| Vehicle | 1996 MERCEDES BENZ C220 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 78,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | LA |
Consumer Description
MY MERCEDES BENZ 220C WENT DEAD AT STOP LIGHT CAUSING DANGER TO WHO EVER WAS DRIVING. I TOOK AUTO TO MERCEDES DEALER WHO INFORMED ME THAT WIRE HARNESS WAS DETERIORATING AFTER ONLY 80,000 MILES ON CAR. ALSO AIR FLOW WAS BAD. *TR
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