1994 Mercedes Benz 300
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
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- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine stop running while driving. car was towed to mechanic who found that engine harness was completely degraded and wires were touching each other thank god it did not catch fire instead it shut off. my mechanic says that he sees this alot and that this should not happen to a vehicle like this. *js
- Structure
My mechanic reported that the insulation IS cracking and peeling at the harness, and that it IS danger of causing serious electrical damage throughout the system, entailing malfunction of computers, cruise control, brake and other systems, as well as severe engine damage, including endangering…
My mechanic reported that the insulation IS cracking and peeling at the harness, and that it IS danger of causing serious electrical damage throughout the system, entailing malfunction of computers, cruise control, brake and other systems, as well as severe engine damage, including endangering passengers in the event failure occurs while driving. I have been advised that the problem IS of poor quality insulation IS endemic among 1993-96 mbz models. I observed the harness myself, and the insulation on all wires entering the harness IS cracked and wires are either actually exposed or on the verge of exposure. The condition IS dangerous, and I am advised that the local mbz dealer(rab) did obtain authorization from mbz in one case to replace a similarly affected harness with mbz providing the parts,but not the labor. it IS appears that the defect IS dangerous and widespread, and perhaps IS symptomatic, as I note that there IS another complaint in your records about the electrical system in same years model. *Ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***762213
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Wiring-harness failure created extreem safety concern. gasoline flowed open into cylinder #1 unburned thru tailpipe & c. Converter(used 10 gal gas in 50 miles). short in harness also shorted out hfm control. gas laden oil filled the crankcase
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump · Power train › Axle assembly · Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Rear axle failure.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 39181Bonding headlamp lens to housing.
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