NHTSA Complaint #11417539 — 2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11417539
Vehicle	2008 MERCEDES BENZ C300
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	May 17, 2021
Date Filed	May 17, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

Error codes 1200 and 1208 regarding the lack of tension on the timing belt due to a worn sprocket. It was certified by two different Mercedes Benz mechanics with ample experience with these cars. Vehicle still runs but I was warned to stop it and fix it before it is a major problem.

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