NHTSA Complaint #10934672 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E550

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10934672
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E550
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 2, 2016
Date Filed	December 12, 2016
Mileage	25,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E550. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PUT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL FAILURES IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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