NHTSA Complaint #10525973 — 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E320
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10525973 |
| Vehicle | 1996 MERCEDES BENZ E320 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 168,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
SPRING PERCH SNAPPED AND SPRING SHOT OUT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHILE WIFE AND CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR. THANK GOD THEY WERE LESS THE 200 FEET FROM THE HOUSE AND ONLY TRAVELING ABOUT 5 MPH. *TR
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