NHTSA Complaint #10465991 — 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10465991
Vehicle	1996 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 17, 2012
Date Filed	July 17, 2012
Mileage	133,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR, I NOTICED THAT THE MAIN ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE INSULATION ON INDIVIDUAL WIRES HAD ROTTED OFF, LEAVING EXPOSED WIRING. I NOTICED ARCHING WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *TR

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