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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Equipment Electrical Air Conditioner Report #604214

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 15, 1996.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER . A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED..Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF55F4TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in LA CANADA, CA. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960421. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:N/A. FUEL TYPE: GAS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling Engine

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Engine Report #10042638

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on .MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE . 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ STALLS OUT.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *JB *NLM.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F3TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in NAPLES, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Suspension Front

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Front Report #10121680

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 28, 2004.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . RIGHT FRONT SPRING PERCH MOUNT BROKE ON MY 1996 E300D MERCEDES WHILE BEGINNING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN FROM A STOP SIGN CONTROLLED INTERSECTION. VEHICLE GAVE NO FOREWARNING SIGNS, AND HAD IN-FACT JUST BEEN SERVICED WEEK PRIOR. MERCEDES DENIES ANY DEFECT, AND I HAD TO PAY FOR TOWING AND REPAIR COMPLETELY. THANK GOD IT DID NOT OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEED! I AM NOW READING THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO HUNDREDS OF MERCEDES OWNERS, AND I JUST WANTED TO REPORT MY OWN EXPERIENCE!.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in TEQUESTA, FL. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10125206

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 13, 2005.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . I HAVE A 1996 MERCEDES E300D AND RECENTLY I LEARNED FROM AN INTERNET MESSAGE BOARD ABOUT A SAFETY DEFECT ON THIS CHASSIS INVOLVING THE FRONT SUSPENSION. SPECIFICALLY IT'S THE UPPER SPRING SUPPORT OR PERCH AS SOME PEOPLE CALL IT WHICH CAN RUST AWAY AND BREAK FROM THE SUPPORTING BACK WALL, RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE RUSTING IS CAUSED BY OR AT LEAST CONTRIBUTED TO BY A POOR-QUALITY SEALANT THAT MERCEDES USES AROUND THAT AREA. AFTER SOME TIME THIS SEALANT LOSES ITS ADHESION OR STARTS TO CRACK, TRAPPING WATER UNDERNEATH IT AND STARTING CORROSION. THE UPPER SPRING SUPPORT IS ONLY SPOT WELDED IN TWO PLACES TO THE SIDE OF THE WHEEL WELL AND IT DOESN'T TAKE MUCH CORROSION TO CAUSE A FAILURE. ON MY CAR THE PASSENGER SIDE IS RUSTED SO BAD THAT ONE OF THE WELDS HAS ALREADY BROKEN AND THE SPRING SUPPORT IS NOW CLOSE TO FAILURE. PEELING OFF THE SEALANT REVEALED THE TRUE EXTENT OF THE RUST AND IT IS EXTENSIVE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOOKED FINE AT FIRST, BUT PEELING OFF THE SEALANT REVEALED EXTENSIVE RUST AS WELL, THOUGH THE WELDS ARE STILL IN ONE PIECE. THE VEHICLE HAS NO SIGNIFICANT RUST ELSEWHERE, ONLY WHERE THE SEALANT USED TO BE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SO I DEFINITELY BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURING/DESIGN PROBLEM. SOME OWNERS HAVE ALREADY SUFFERED A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THIS COMPONENT. LUCKILY I CAUGHT IT JUST IN TIME. AFTER SOME PUSHING, MERCEDES HAS AGREED THROUGH THE LOCAL DEALER TO COVER 50% OF MY EXPENSES TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. HOWEVER I BELIEVE THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 100% OF THE EXPENSES BECAUSE IT'S A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. WHO WOULD EXPECT A 9 YEAR OLD MERCEDES TO LOSE ITS FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE HIGHWAY? FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD THERE ALREADY IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN IN CANADA, BUT NOT IN THE US..0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F4TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in SPARKS, NV. Vehicle was purchased on 20050515. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. DEALER'S NAME: MERCEDES BENZ OF RENO . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: (775) 326-4000 . DEALER'S CITY: RENO . DEALER'S STATE CODE: NV. DEALER'S ZIPCODE: 89511 .
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Front Report #10162031

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 07, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THE SPRING RIGHT UPPER SPRING MOUNT ON MY 1996 MB E300 RUSTED THROUGH. THE CAR DROPPER AND I HIT THE STREET, RUINED MY RADIATOR, AND THE TOTAL REPAIR COSTS ARE GREATER THAN $4000 (VERBAL ESTIMATE). I REPORTED THIS TO MERCEDES BENZ NA AND SPOKE TO RON ST PIERRE THE NE REGIONAL MANAGER ( 800-526-0315 X7125) WHO TOLD ME THAT THE CAR WAS OLD AND MB WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. UPON SEARCHING THE NHTSA WEB SITE, I HAVE SEEN ABOUT 10 + REPORTS OR SIMILAR COMPLAINTS GOING BACK 1 OR 2 YEARS AND NOTHING FROM MB REPORTING THIS AS A PROBLEM. THE CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED BY A SINGLE GARAGE, THEY HAVE SEEN A NUMBER OF THESE FAILURES, AND WARNED ME ABOUT THIS WHEN IT HAPPENED. I AM CURRENTLY WITHOUT A CAR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND POTENTIALLY A RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 208000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F9TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in JAMAICA PLAIN, MA. Vehicle was purchased on 20020101. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 5 mph. DEALER'S NAME: AUTO EUROPA . DEALER'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 6-17- . DEALER'S CITY: NEWTON . DEALER'S STATE CODE: MA.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10170578

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Oct 10, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . ENGINE WIRING HARNESS DISINTEGRATION IN MY 1996 E300D MERCEDES SEDAN. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 110000 miles. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in TEQUESTA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960305. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10173583

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Nov 12, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . ENGINE WIRING HARNESS INSULATION BREAKING DOWN CAUSING SHORTS AND OTHER PROBLEMS. IT CAUSED MY GLOW PLUG TO BLOW CAUSING AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. *NM.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 156000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F1TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in LOUISVILLE, TN. Vehicle was purchased on 20060501. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Front Springs Coil Springs Report #10193470

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on May 01, 2007.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS . I STOPPED THE CAR A FEW MINUTS AGO WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT SPRING PERCH BROKE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS NOT DRIVING OTHERWISE I COULD POSSIBLY INJURED OR DEAD. *AK.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125000 miles. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in TOULOUSE, FRANCE, 00. Vehicle was purchased on 19981008. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph. DEALER'S NAME: ROYAN AUTO PRESTIGE .
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Electrical System Wiring Front Underhood Report #10197964

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Sept 01, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD . WIRING HARNESS DETERIORATED CAUSING ELECTRICAL SHORT-CIRCUIT. *JB.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 115000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F6TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in TEQUESTA, FL. Original Owner. Vehicle was purchased on 19960305. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10202793

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 30, 2006.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . ENGINE AND ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS SUDDENLY STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. AFTER TOWING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS HAD VIRTUALLY DISINTEGRATED. PARTS AND LABOR TO REPAIR APPROX. $1000. FILING NOW ONLY BECAUSE I JUST FOUND OUT THAT IT IS A RECURRING PROBLEM ON MERCEDES-BENZ VEHICLES AROUND MY YEAR (1996). *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 125500 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F6TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in WARMINSTER, PA. Vehicle was purchased on 20050318. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 25 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Suspension

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Report #10216321

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Jan 24, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION . UPON MECHANICAL INSPECTION I WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT SPRING PERCH WAS CORRODED FROM THE INNER FENDER, IF THIS IS NOT CORRECTED THE FRONT SUSPENSION WILL COLLAPSE. I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL E300D OWNERS (96 AND NEWER) HAVE SUFFERED THE SAME ISSUE REGARDLESS OF MILEAGE. THERE IS ALREADY A RECALL FOR THIS DANGEROUS ISSUE IN CANADA. IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO HAVE IT COMPLETED IN THE US SINCE THERE ARE MANY 96 TO 02 300'S ON THE ROAD. *TR.Mileage was 109000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F1TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in DEERFIELD BEACH, FL. Vehicle was purchased on 20071210. Vehicle was using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES.Vehicle was using Cruise Control.Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 drive type:RWD. FUEL SYSTEM:Fuel injection. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 TRANSMISSION TYPE: AUTO. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Suspension Front

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Front Report #10246366

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Sept 09, 2008.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . I OWN A 1996 MERCEDES 300D THE FRONT SPRING RETAINER RUSTED OUT AND THE FRONT RIGHT CAR COLLAPSED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL 1996 1997 1998 MERCEDES THE PART IS PART OF THE UNIBODY. THE RUST CANNOT BE SEEN BY THE HUMAN EYE BECAUSE IT RUST BEHIND THE RETAINER. IF I HAD RIDING 60 MILES A HOUR I THINK THE CAR WOULD ROLL OVER. I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW IT HAS 103 THOUSAND MILES AND IS GARAGE KEPT. IT COST ME $571.00 TO HAVE IT FIXED. I ASKED THE DEALER TO REPAY ME FOR THE COST THEY REFUSED. THIS HAS HAPPEN BEFORE ON OTHER SUCH MODELS. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 103460 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20FXTJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in TOMS RIVER, NJ. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 3 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Suspension Front Report #10277678

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on June 06, 1996.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with SUSPENSION:FRONT . THIS IS NOT A FAILURE YET, BUT A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I HAVE A 96 MERCEDES E300D, AND THIS PARTICULAR MODEL THE SO CALLED W210 MODEL HAS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE FRONT SPRING PERCHES. THEY ARE WELDED ON AND TEND TO RUST OUT AND FAIL, MEANING THAT THE CAR WILL DROP TO THE GROUND. THIS COULD CAUSE MAJOR AND SERIOUS DAMAGE IF THE COLLAPSE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. MY CAR AT THIS TIME IS NOT TOO BAD, BUT IN THE FUTURE THIS MIGHT BECOME AN ISSUE. PLEASE VISTI THIS THREAD TO SEE WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. THIS IS FROM A FORUM THAT I USE TO WORK ON MY MERCEDES VEHICLES. HTTP://WWW.PEACHPARTS.COM/SHOPFORUM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=95228 THIS LINK WILL SHOW THE COMPLAINT THAT OWNERS LIKE MYSELF HAVE ABOUT THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THIS MODEL. MERCEDES HAS REPLACED THIS ON SOME MODELS, BUT THEY SHOULD REPLACE IT ON ALL VEHICLES THEY SOLD. *TR.Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in MANCHESTER, NH. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Electrical System Report #10350841

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Aug 14, 2010.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY & LOST POWER, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I ALMOST GOT KILLED, I FINALLY PULLED ON THE SHOULDER& EASED TO SERVICE ROAD & I NOTICED THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT IDLE SPEED, THE A/C WAS RUNNING ALL THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS FUNCTIONING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. I TRIED TO REV ENGINE UP BY MOVING THE CABLE LEVER MANUALLY; THE ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE IDLE, HAD THE CAR TOWED TO EWING MERCEDES BENZ THEY HAD TO ORDER THE WHOLE ENGINE HARNESS. IT WILL COST ME $1100 OR MORE TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THIS WIRING HARNESS IS IN POOR SHAPE ON THESE CAR THE INSULATION BECOME BRITTLE AND FALLS APART. *TR.Mileage was 228000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F9TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in DALLAS, TX. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. VEHICLE SPEED: 65 mph.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Engine And Engine Cooling

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling Report #10453136

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING . AFTER SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ABNORMALITIES, I EXAMINED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH FOR ALL PRACTICAL PURPOSES, LOOKS AS NEW. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE WIRING AT THE GLOW PLUG RELAY WAS DETERIORATED AND BARE. I ALSO NOTED THAT ALL THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS BRITTLE TO THE POINT THAT ANY MANIPULATION, NO MATTER HOW SLIGHT,. WOULD CAUSE THE INSULATION TO FALL AWAY. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE PARKED THE CAR, AND REMOVED THE BATTERY, SINCE I FEEL IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO EVEN PARK IN THE YARD. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F1TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in SAG HARBOR, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Power Train

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Power Train Report #10453136

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with POWER TRAIN . AFTER SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ABNORMALITIES, I EXAMINED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH FOR ALL PRACTICAL PURPOSES, LOOKS AS NEW. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE WIRING AT THE GLOW PLUG RELAY WAS DETERIORATED AND BARE. I ALSO NOTED THAT ALL THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS BRITTLE TO THE POINT THAT ANY MANIPULATION, NO MATTER HOW SLIGHT,. WOULD CAUSE THE INSULATION TO FALL AWAY. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE PARKED THE CAR, AND REMOVED THE BATTERY, SINCE I FEEL IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO EVEN PARK IN THE YARD. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F1TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in SAG HARBOR, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS Electrical System

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Electrical System Report #10453136

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on Dec 22, 2011.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . AFTER SEVERAL ELECTRICAL ABNORMALITIES, I EXAMINED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHICH FOR ALL PRACTICAL PURPOSES, LOOKS AS NEW. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE WIRING AT THE GLOW PLUG RELAY WAS DETERIORATED AND BARE. I ALSO NOTED THAT ALL THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS BRITTLE TO THE POINT THAT ANY MANIPULATION, NO MATTER HOW SLIGHT,. WOULD CAUSE THE INSULATION TO FALL AWAY. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD. I HAVE PARKED THE CAR, AND REMOVED THE BATTERY, SINCE I FEEL IT IS TOO DANGEROUS TO EVEN PARK IN THE YARD. *TR.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20F1TJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in SAG HARBOR, NY. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL.
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MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 Electrical System Report #10465991

MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996 car safety problem was reported on July 17, 2012.MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS 1996, manufactured by MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. had a problem with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM . PERFORMING MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR, I NOTICED THAT THE MAIN ENGINE ELECTRICAL HARNESS WAS ALMOST COMPLETELY DETERIORATED. THE INSULATION ON INDIVIDUAL WIRES HAD ROTTED OFF, LEAVING EXPOSED WIRING. I NOTICED ARCHING WHEN POWER WAS APPLIED. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. *TR.0 person(s) were injured. 0 person(s) died.Mileage was 133000 miles. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):WDBJF20FXTJ. Mercedes Benz E Class 1996 problem was reported in VILLA RICA, GA. Vehicle was not using ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. Vehicle was not using Cruise Control. Vehicle had 6 CYLINDERS. FUEL TYPE: DIESEL. VEHICLE SPEED: 0 mph.
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