NHTSA Complaint #11572879 — 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11572879
Vehicle	2019 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 25, 2024
Date Filed	February 20, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

P052E71 Engine Separator and actuator malfunctioning. Was told this fails several times on Mercedes vehicles. I will not pass emissions with this issue. Over $2K to repair and engine light along with code appears. I have videos of the engine light coming off and on. Car has been inspected by Firestone and Mercedes Service Center.

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