NHTSA Complaint #11130704 — 1996 MERCEDES BENZ C220

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11130704
Vehicle	1996 MERCEDES BENZ C220
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 9, 2018
Date Filed	September 21, 2018
Mileage	217 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

WIRING THROUGHOUT VEHICLE IS INSULATED WITH A BIO-DEGRADABLE PLASTIC. SHORTING OUT OF IGNITION AND EMISSION LOOMS KILL MANY WHO STALL ON FREEWAYS AND 'INCONVENIENT SPOTS'. THE INSULATION FLAKES OFF LIKE CORN FLAKES AND ELECTRICAL LOSS IN MANY LOOMS DISABLE AND IMPERAL OCCUPANTS.

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