NHTSA Complaint #10749075 — 2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10749075
Vehicle	2001 MERCEDES BENZ E320
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 17, 2015
Date Filed	August 17, 2015
Mileage	200,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE INSULATION ON THE WIRING FOR THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING. IT APPEARS THIS PROBLEM IS CATALYZED BY HEAT. INSULATION CRUMBLES AND LEAVE BARE WIRE EXPOSED, CAUSING SHORTAGE AND FAILURE/MELTING OF LIGHT SOCKET. OBVIOUSLY, MERCEDES BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA REALIZED ISSUE BUT S NOT COMPELLED TO MAKE REPAIRS!

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