NHTSA Complaint #8009073 — 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300SE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8009073 |
| Vehicle | 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 300SE |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
THE WIRES ARE EXPOSED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. AND THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE WIRES CAN CAUSE A FIRE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*JB CONSUMER ADDS THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT HAD TOTALLY DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT BARE WIRES WERE EXPOSED BECAUSE THE INSULATION HAD CRACKED AND FELL OFF THE WIRE HAVING AN POTENTIAL TO CAUSE AN FIRE. *TT
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