NHTSA Complaint #10510009 — 1994 MERCEDES BENZ C220

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10510009
Vehicle	1994 MERCEDES BENZ C220
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 26, 2013
Date Filed	April 29, 2013
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE WIRING INSULATION PREMATURELY DISINTEGRATED UNDER NORMAL USE CAUSING THE WIRES IT IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND INSULATE, TO SHORT CAUSING MANY PROBLEMS. *TR

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