NHTSA Complaint #10782372 — 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10782372
Vehicle	2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 15, 2015
Date Filed	October 15, 2015
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TURNING ON THE VEHICLE, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND OTHER UNKNOWN ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

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