NHTSA Complaint #10939886 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ E320

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10939886
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ E320
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 1, 2013
Date Filed	January 5, 2017
Mileage	181,514 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ E320. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, IT WAS HACKED INTO ELECTRONICALLY. THE BRAKES, AIR BAGS, RADIO, AND ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS WERE ABLE TO BE CONTROLLED, INCLUDING THE VEHICLE'S SOFTWARE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 181,514.

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