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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #885489

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 01, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND SPRING COIL THAT HELD VEHICLE TOGETHER BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING TOWER BROKE AWAY FROM THE BODY. *YH.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F5VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in ARLINGTON HGHTS, IL. Vehicle was purchased on 19970101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Interior Lighting

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Interior Lighting Report #8004595

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 02, 1998.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with INTERIOR LIGHTING . EXTERIOR LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in SAN DIEGO, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Seats

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Seats Report #759747

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Aug 12, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEATS . THE FRONT SEAT IS LOOSE ON TRACKS. FIRST COMPLAIN WAS AT 7630 MILES WAY BACK IN 1997 BUT DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. NOW I AM HEARING SMILAR PROBLEMS FROM MANY OTHER 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS OWNERS..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F9VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in BIG RAPIDS, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Report #759750

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2001.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM . THE MAS IS AN EMISSION RELATED EQUIPMENT AND IT FAILED AT 57,535 MILES. REPLACEMENT WAS AT OWNER'S COST.*AK.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F9VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in BIG RAPIDS, MI. Vehicle was purchased on 20010701. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline Storage Tank Assembly Filler Pipe And Cap Report #8008215

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP . FUEL WILL SPRAY OUT OF THE GAS CAP FILLER ON NO SPECIFIED CONDITIONS. DEALER REPLACED GAS CAP, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in COSTA MESA, CA. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #568458

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . CONSUMER STATED THE RIGHT FRONT COIL SPRING MOUNT COLLAPSED DUE TO RUSTING OUT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP TO THE GROUND.*JB.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F4VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in SYRACUSE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. DEALER'S NAME: ROMANO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 315 637 4500 . DEALER'S CITY: FAYETTEVILLE . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 13066 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10001579

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . THE FRONT RIGHT COIL SPRING MOUNT RUSTED OUT, CAUSING THE COIL SPRING TO COME OFF AND THE FRNT END TO DROP TO THE GROUND. *TT *NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F4VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in FAYETTEVILLE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: ROCHESTER MERCEDES . DEALER'S CITY: ROCHESTER . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Power Train Automatic Transmission Torque Converter

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Torque Converter Report #10003396

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Nov 06, 2002.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER . AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALLFUNCTION, FIBERS AND METAL SHAVINGS FOUND IN TRRANSMISSION PAN, SHIFT ADAPTION DATA MAXED AT 180. DEALER REPLACED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER AND SHIFT SELECTOR SWITCH, FLUSHED COOLER LINES AND REPLACED TRANSMISSION FLUID. PROVIDED 24,000 MILE/24 MONTH WARRANTY. TOTAL COST: $4,339.83..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 90200 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F9VJ. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in WILLIAMSBURG, VA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19961121. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph. DEALER'S NAME: TYSINGER MOTOR CO., INC. . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 757 865-8000 . DEALER'S CITY: HAMPTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: VA. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 23666 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Power Train Automatic Transmission Report #10016557

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Apr 02, 2003.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 83K MILES. THE 2-3 AND 3-4 GEAR SLIPS. ACCORDING TO MERCEDES MECHANICS, THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 1997 E-CLASS MERCEDES. THE ATF, WHICH IS SUPPOSED TO BE CHANGE AT 100K, DID NOT PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION AS ADVERTISED. ONE MECHANIC, SPECIALIZED IN REPAIRING MERCEDES, HAD REPLACED OVER 10+ TRANSMISSIONS FOR THE SAME MODEL YEAR. *NLM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 83000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55FXVJ. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in UNION CITY, CA. Vehicle was purchased on 19990505. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Electrical System Report #10072643

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 03, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . A SPARK WAS SEEN ON THE LOWER RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE BEFORE CAR ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE WHILE OWNER WAS IN CAR. CAR BURNED COMPLETELY. OWNER ESCAPED.*AK.Vehicle was on fire. 1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 53000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F5VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in HOLMDEL, NJ. Accident was reported to Police. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970125. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: BROOKFIELD MOTORCAR . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 414-784-3210 . DEALER'S CITY: BROOKFIELD . DEALER'S STATE CODE: WI. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 53005 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Front Shock Absorber

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Shock Absorber Report #10082252

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER . WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE OF THE CHASSIS IS BROKEN AND THE SPRING DISLOCATED AND LOST. THEN THE SHOCKS DAMAGED AND THE FENDER BEGAN TO HIT ON THE FLOOR. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20040619. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE . DEALER'S CITY: NEW HYDE PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11040 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Structure Frame And Members Underbody Shields Report #10082252

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS . WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE OF THE CHASSIS IS BROKEN AND THE SPRING DISLOCATED AND LOST. THEN THE SHOCKS DAMAGED AND THE FENDER BEGAN TO HIT ON THE FLOOR. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20040619. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE . DEALER'S CITY: NEW HYDE PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11040 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Rear Springs

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Rear Springs Report #10082252

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS . WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE OF THE CHASSIS IS BROKEN AND THE SPRING DISLOCATED AND LOST. THEN THE SHOCKS DAMAGED AND THE FENDER BEGAN TO HIT ON THE FLOOR. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20040619. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE . DEALER'S CITY: NEW HYDE PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11040 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Rear Shock Absorber

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Rear Shock Absorber Report #10082252

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER . WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE OF THE CHASSIS IS BROKEN AND THE SPRING DISLOCATED AND LOST. THEN THE SHOCKS DAMAGED AND THE FENDER BEGAN TO HIT ON THE FLOOR. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20040619. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE . DEALER'S CITY: NEW HYDE PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11040 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10082252

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE OF THE CHASSIS IS BROKEN AND THE SPRING DISLOCATED AND LOST. THEN THE SHOCKS DAMAGED AND THE FENDER BEGAN TO HIT ON THE FLOOR. *LA.1 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in NEW HYDE PARK, NY. Vehicle was purchased on 20040619. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: PRIVATE . DEALER'S CITY: NEW HYDE PARK . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NY. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 11040 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Front Springs Leaf Spring Assembly

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Leaf Spring Assembly Report #10153750

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 17, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY . DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH AND THE FRAME JUST DROPPED. THE DRIVE FELT LIKE I HAD ALL FLAT TIRES. IF I WAS TRAVELING AT AN INCREASED SPEED, I WOULD HAVE CRASHED. LATER I WAS INFORMED THAT THE SPRING PERCH RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE-OUT. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 1997 E320 MERCEDES AND NO ONE WILL ISSUE A RECALL UNTIL A FAMILY DIES. THE DEALERSHIP TRANSFERRED MY CAR TO THE BODY REPAIR SHOP AND PAID HALF OF THE COST. SOMEONE NEEDS TO MAKE AN EXECUTIVE DECISION AND ISSUE A RECALL.*JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 150000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F7VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in HIGH POINT, NC. Vehicle was purchased on 20000824. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph. DEALER'S NAME: CROWN MERCEDES . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-799-4666 . DEALER'S CITY: DUBLIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: OH. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 43017 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10179134

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Dec 30, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320. ON 12/30/06 WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 AND 45 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE COIL SPRING FELL OFF OF THE VEHICLE AND LEFT THE VEHICLE WITH NO FRONT END SUSPENSION AND NO ABILITY TO STEER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AT NIGHT, HE WAS DRIVING ON A WIDE ROAD, AND NO ACCIDENT ENSUED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED, BUT THAT THE CONTACT NEVER REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE SPRING PERCH NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE HAS NO SPRING PUSHING IT DOWN ANYMORE. NEITHER THE WEATHER NOR THE ROAD CONDITIONS WERE A FACTOR IN THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154000. *JB.Mileage was 154000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F6VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in BRENTWOOD, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 19980308. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 45 mph. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDEZ BENZ OF NASHVILLE . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 615-742-5250 . DEALER'S CITY: FRANKLIN . DEALER'S STATE CODE: TN. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 37067 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10191832

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on May 27, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . MY HUSBAND & I WERE OUTSIDE AND HEARD A LOUD CRASH. MY MERCEDES FELL TO THE GROUND ON THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. IT TOOK 2 JACKS TO LIFT IT UP. WITH THE TIRE OFF HE FOUND THE SPRING PERCH COMPLETELY RUSTED OFF, THE SPRING AND HOLDER ON THE GROUND. OUR FIRST THOUGHT WAS THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE ROAD WITH MY SON WHEN IT HAPPENED. WE DID A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH AND FOUND THIS TO BE MORE COMMON THAT WE COULD IMAGINE. THE DEFECT EVEN PROMPTED A RECALL IN CANADA. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR WITH 103K+ MILES. ORIGINALLY IT WAS PURCHASED IN NC BUT I HAVE LIVED IN MN FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW & DRIVE AN SUV IN THE WINTER. I CALLED MERCEDES ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHEN I FOUND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CLOSED. THEY SAID THEY COULD TOW IT TUESDAY & HAVE IT ASSESSED BUT SINCE IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IT WOULD BE UP TO THE DEALER TO DETERMINE WHAT TO DO AND HOW MUCH TO CHARGE. THE DEFECT SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED IN THE US. MERCEDES IS AWARE OF THE ISSUES & DEALERS ARE PUTTING PEOPLE'S LIVES AT RISK. I BOUGHT THIS CAR B/C THE 1997 CONSUMER REPORTS RATED IT THE BEST CAR MONEY COULD BUY AND SAFETY WAS THE ONLY REASON I WAS WILLING TO PAY SO MUCH. I WAS ALMOST KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT AND WANTED THE BEST FOR MY UNBORN CHILD. THE BEST COULD HAVE KILLED US TODAY. I WOULD LIKE OTHERS TO BE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE & I WOULD LIKE IT DOCUMENTED SOMEWHERE OTHER THAN A MERCEDES DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WILL BE SWEPT UNDER THE RUG, AS I WAS TODAY WHEN THE LADY PUT ME ON HOLD & NEVER CAME BACK. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F8VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in PLYMOUTH, MN. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19970430. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: LEITH AUTO CENTER . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 919-876-5432 . DEALER'S CITY: RALEIGH . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NC. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 27604 .
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10302284

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 14, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 320E. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS AND THERE WAS A LOUD CLANKING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION. THE VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING IN ONE DIRECTION. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS SLIGHTLY IN A COLLAPSED POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE COIL SPRING. THE TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. .Mileage was 120000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55FXVA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in GERMANTOWN, MD. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Air Bags Side/window

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Air Bags Side/window Report #10312254

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW . WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, NOTICE SRS (SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM) LIGHT ON, UPON MOVING FORWARD IN SLOW SPEED, A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY THE TIGHTENING OF THE SEAT BEAT AND THEN BURNING SMELL OF SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN. THIS I ASSUME IS HOW THE SYSTEM SHOULD WORK DURING AN ACCIDENT BUT THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY OR PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, I COULD HAVE EASILY CRASHED DUE TO THE INCIDENT. *TR.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F1VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Seat Belts

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Seat Belts Report #10312254

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Feb 19, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . WHEN TURNING ON THE CAR, NOTICE SRS (SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM) LIGHT ON, UPON MOVING FORWARD IN SLOW SPEED, A LOUD POP FOLLOWED BY THE TIGHTENING OF THE SEAT BEAT AND THEN BURNING SMELL OF SMOKE FILLED THE CABIN. THIS I ASSUME IS HOW THE SYSTEM SHOULD WORK DURING AN ACCIDENT BUT THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY OR PUBLIC HIGHWAYS, I COULD HAVE EASILY CRASHED DUE TO THE INCIDENT. *TR.Mileage was 105000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F1VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in IRVINE, CA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 20 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Seat Belts Report #10443318

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SEAT BELTS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE SEAT BELT BEGAN TO RETRACT AND LOCK ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. .Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F4VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E Air Bags

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Air Bags Report #10443318

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on Jan 09, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with AIR BAGS . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE SEAT BELT BEGAN TO RETRACT AND LOCK ACCOMPANIED BY AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. .Mileage was 130000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F4VA. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in REDMOND, WA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 40 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 Suspension Report #10522813

MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997 car safety problem was reported on June 22, 2013.MERCEDES BENZ 320E 1997, manufactured by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD BANGING SOUND. THE CONTACT ASSUMED A TIRE HAD BLOWN HOWEVER, UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHE NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING HAD BEEN EJECTED FROM ITS INTENDED POSITION IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000. .0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 85000 miles. Mercedes Benz 320e 1997 problem was reported in NEW ROCHELLE, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 55 mph.
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