NHTSA Complaint #11611787 — 2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11611787
Vehicle	2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	July 25, 2024
Date Filed	August 30, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

Premature rusting on brake and fuel lines which lead to further issues with driveability and saftey. This us caused by the same defects leading to the Premature rust on the subframe that can cause a serious wreck on the interstate.

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