NHTSA Complaint #11487171 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11487171
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 7, 2022
Date Filed	September 30, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Camshaft sensors and solenoid leak oil internally which then gets into the sensors electrical connector. From the the oil enters the engine wire harness through capillary action maki g it’s way to other sensors and ultimately the DME (Digital Motor Electronics). This can cause February DME to fail which in turn can make the engine stop running.

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