NHTSA Complaint #896182 — 2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	896182
Vehicle	2002 MERCEDES BENZ C230
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 30, 2001
Date Filed	September 11, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE THROUGH A PUDDLE, THAT WAS ABOUT 3-5 INCHES HIGH, VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED.*AK

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