NHTSA Complaint #11383783 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11383783
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 30, 2020
Date Filed	December 16, 2020
Mileage	69,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

CAM LINK SENSOR LEAKS OIL ONTO ENGINE HARNESS, FRYING ALL ELECTRIC COMPONENTS, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STUTTER WHILE OPERATING

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