NHTSA Complaint #8001664 — 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 240
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8001664 |
| Vehicle | 2001 MERCEDES BENZ 240 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CD |
Consumer Description
THERE IS A VIBRATION IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN VEHICLE TRAVELS AT OR OVER 60 KM TO 70 KM. PROBLEM ONLY HAPPENS AT THOSE SPEEDS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTING. *AK CONSUMER ADDS THAT DEALER HAS ACCEPTED TO RE-EVALUATE VEHICLE. *TT
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