NHTSA Complaint #10228707 — 2004 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10228707
Vehicle	2004 MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 17, 2008
Date Filed	May 22, 2008
Mileage	37,823 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DC

Consumer Description

A COMPLETE SHUTDOWN OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OCCURRED AFTER A RAIN. AS A RESULT I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR. MERCEDES AUTHORIZED MECHANIC CITES "AIR INTAKE AT BLOWER INTAKE AREA WAS INVERTED AT INSTALLATION FROM THE FACTORY". THE CAR IS IN PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. A COMPLETE OVERHAUL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WILL HAVE TO BE PERFORMED. THE MERCEDES DEALER CALLS IT "WATER INTRUSION". *TR

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