NHTSA Complaint #11603207 — 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11603207
Vehicle	2013 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 13, 2024
Date Filed	July 18, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Started to have an issue with the blind spot assist showing inoperable. Shortly after depending on the outside temperature the AC would start shutting off and on. The days the temperature was above 95 degrees the AC would suddenly stop working. Took the vehicle to the dealer for AC service. Dealer reports the engine "back" wiring harness had been rubbing, exposing and chaffing the harness wires, and for safety concerns a complete harness replacement is necessary. When asked how was this possible since the harness clearance is a manufacture design. Was told it happens on these vehicles and currently there is no recall.

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