NHTSA Complaint #10419345 — 1994 MERCEDES BENZ 320

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10419345
Vehicle	1994 MERCEDES BENZ 320
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 10, 2010
Date Filed	August 14, 2011
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

I HAVE A 1994 E320, IM GOING TO SUM THIS UP, THE HARNESS IS JUNK, MY CAR STALLS ON THE FREEWAY, USES UP GAS LIKE A RUNNING HOSE, GOT 6 MILES ON 12.00 WORTH OF GAS, LIGHTS FLICKER, WHEN I CUT BACK THE TAPE IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE PUT CIG TOBACCO IN THE WIRE, THEN I LOOKED AND IT WAS THE INSULATION THAT HAD TURNED TO NOTHING, ALL WIRES ARE RUBBING. THE FUEL INJ. GET FLOODS WITH OIL,GAS. ITS A MESS AND THEY WANT OVER 1000.00 TO GET A NEW ONE. RECALL THIS HARNESS BEFORE PEOPLE START TO DIE. *TR

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