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Dec 11, 2013 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR ON A LOCAL EXCURSION OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER LINED UP STRAIT. TOWARD THE END OF THE TRIP, I NOTED WHAT SEEMED LIKE STEERING IRREGULARITIES, THEN A RUBBING/ WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT. AFTER ARRIVING HOME AFTER DARK, I C...

Dec 11, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR ON A LOCAL EXCURSION OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER LINED UP STRAIT. TOWARD THE END OF THE TRIP, I NOTED WHAT SEEMED LIKE STEERING IRREGULARITIES, THEN A RUBBING/ WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT. AFTER ARRIVING HOME AFTER DARK, I C...

Dec 11, 2013 Steering 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR ON A LOCAL EXCURSION OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER LINED UP STRAIT. TOWARD THE END OF THE TRIP, I NOTED WHAT SEEMED LIKE STEERING IRREGULARITIES, THEN A RUBBING/ WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT. AFTER ARRIVING HOME AFTER DARK, I C...

Dec 11, 2013 Suspension 150,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING CAR ON A LOCAL EXCURSION OF APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NO LONGER LINED UP STRAIT. TOWARD THE END OF THE TRIP, I NOTED WHAT SEEMED LIKE STEERING IRREGULARITIES, THEN A RUBBING/ WHINING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT. AFTER ARRIVING HOME AFTER DARK, I C...

Aug 5, 2011 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E55. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN...

Aug 5, 2011 Suspension 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E55. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE COLLAPSED ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN...

Sep 30, 2009 Structure 104,303 mi

SPRING PERCH BROKE OFF DUE TO RUST .THE FRONT OF THE CAR FELL DOWN ON TO THE WHEEL AND WAS UNDRIVABLE. *TR

Sep 30, 2009 Structure 104,303 mi

SPRING PERCH BROKE OFF DUE TO RUST .THE FRONT OF THE CAR FELL DOWN ON TO THE WHEEL AND WAS UNDRIVABLE. *TR

Aug 27, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG (W210). AFTER PARKING THE CAR WHILE GROCERY SHOPPING, I RETURNED AND FOUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MUCH LOWER THAN NORMAL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING AND TWO OTHER PARTS WERE FOUND LYING UNDER THE VEHICLE. I MOVED THE VEHICLE SL...

Aug 27, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG (W210). AFTER PARKING THE CAR WHILE GROCERY SHOPPING, I RETURNED AND FOUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MUCH LOWER THAN NORMAL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING AND TWO OTHER PARTS WERE FOUND LYING UNDER THE VEHICLE. I MOVED THE VEHICLE SL...

Aug 27, 2009 Suspension 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG (W210). AFTER PARKING THE CAR WHILE GROCERY SHOPPING, I RETURNED AND FOUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MUCH LOWER THAN NORMAL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING AND TWO OTHER PARTS WERE FOUND LYING UNDER THE VEHICLE. I MOVED THE VEHICLE SL...

Aug 27, 2009 Structure 90,000 mi

I OWN A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E55 AMG (W210). AFTER PARKING THE CAR WHILE GROCERY SHOPPING, I RETURNED AND FOUND THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE MUCH LOWER THAN NORMAL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING AND TWO OTHER PARTS WERE FOUND LYING UNDER THE VEHICLE. I MOVED THE VEHICLE SL...

May 15, 2009 Suspension

FRONT SPRING SUPPORT FAILED ON 2000 MERCEDES E300 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE COIL SPRING WAS EJECTED AND COULD HAVE PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A RUST AT THE WELD POINTS FOR THE UPPER CONSTRAINT FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING. *TR

May 15, 2009 Suspension

FRONT SPRING SUPPORT FAILED ON 2000 MERCEDES E300 WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE COIL SPRING WAS EJECTED AND COULD HAVE PUNCTURED THE FRONT TIRE. CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE A RUST AT THE WELD POINTS FOR THE UPPER CONSTRAINT FOR THE FRONT COIL SPRING. *TR

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 99,059 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2008 MY CAR'S FRONT LEFT SIDE SPRING FAILED WHEN DRIVING BACK HOME AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL AND GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PERCH RIPPED OFF, IT SOUNDS LIKE MY WHEEL CAME OFF. THE STEERING WAS JAMMED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE ...

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 99,059 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2008 MY CAR'S FRONT LEFT SIDE SPRING FAILED WHEN DRIVING BACK HOME AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL AND GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PERCH RIPPED OFF, IT SOUNDS LIKE MY WHEEL CAME OFF. THE STEERING WAS JAMMED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE ...

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 99,059 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2008 MY CAR'S FRONT LEFT SIDE SPRING FAILED WHEN DRIVING BACK HOME AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL AND GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PERCH RIPPED OFF, IT SOUNDS LIKE MY WHEEL CAME OFF. THE STEERING WAS JAMMED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE ...

Sep 23, 2008 Suspension 99,059 mi

ON APRIL 27, 2008 MY CAR'S FRONT LEFT SIDE SPRING FAILED WHEN DRIVING BACK HOME AT A SPEED OF 30 MPH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL AND GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PERCH RIPPED OFF, IT SOUNDS LIKE MY WHEEL CAME OFF. THE STEERING WAS JAMMED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE ...

May 9, 2008 Suspension 99,059 mi

ON APRIL 27 2008 MY CAR'S FRONT LEFT SIDE SPRING PERCH FAILED WHEN DRIVING HOME AT A SPEED OF 30MPH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL AND GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PERCH RIPPED OFF, IT SOUNDED LIKE MY WHEEL CAME OFF. THE STEERING WAS JAMMED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE ...

May 9, 2008 Suspension 99,059 mi

ON APRIL 27 2008 MY CAR'S FRONT LEFT SIDE SPRING PERCH FAILED WHEN DRIVING HOME AT A SPEED OF 30MPH. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY, I MAY HAVE LOST CONTROL AND GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT. WHEN THE PERCH RIPPED OFF, IT SOUNDED LIKE MY WHEEL CAME OFF. THE STEERING WAS JAMMED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE ...

Aug 29, 2007 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. ON AUGUST 27, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE DECELERATED AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HOOD APPEARED LOWER TO THE GROUND THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A COIL...

Aug 29, 2007 Suspension 120,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS. ON AUGUST 27, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE DECELERATED AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HOOD APPEARED LOWER TO THE GROUND THAN THE PASSENGER SIDE. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED A COIL...

Dec 26, 2006 Structure

1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E-300 AND E-430 ANTI-NOISE CAPSULE FELL OFF***CC SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LEAPED INTO THE AIR WITH A LOUD BANG. THE CONSUMER ASSUMED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY THEN MOVED SLOWLY OFF THE ROA...

Dec 26, 2006 Structure

1999 MERCEDES-BENZ E-300 AND E-430 ANTI-NOISE CAPSULE FELL OFF***CC SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LEAPED INTO THE AIR WITH A LOUD BANG. THE CONSUMER ASSUMED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY THEN MOVED SLOWLY OFF THE ROA...

Aug 22, 2006 Fuel System, Other

1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 TURBO DIESEL OVERFLOW FUEL LINES CRACKS AND LEAKS. FUEL DRIPS TO GARAGE FLOOR, CREATING DANGEROUS FUEL/AIR MIXTURE IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER SERVICE SAID THIS IS COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS CAR, BECAUSE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD AND THE OV...

Aug 22, 2006 Fuel System, Other

1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 TURBO DIESEL OVERFLOW FUEL LINES CRACKS AND LEAKS. FUEL DRIPS TO GARAGE FLOOR, CREATING DANGEROUS FUEL/AIR MIXTURE IN AN ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENT. RETURNED CAR TO DEALER FOR SERVICE. DEALER SERVICE SAID THIS IS COMMON OCCURRENCE FOR THIS CAR, BECAUSE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD AND THE OV...

Jul 17, 2006 Suspension 94,663 mi

PURCHASED A USED 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 TURBO DIESEL END OF FEB 2006 WITH 92,494 MILES FROM A JAGUAR/LAND ROVER DEALER. TRADED IN A 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TURBO DIESEL. BROUGHT CAR TO THE MECHANIC THAT DOES ALL MY WORK TO HAVE ALL FLUIDS CHANGED AND THE CAR CHECKED. MECHANIC CALLED TO RECOMMEND ...

Jul 17, 2006 Structure 94,663 mi

PURCHASED A USED 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 TURBO DIESEL END OF FEB 2006 WITH 92,494 MILES FROM A JAGUAR/LAND ROVER DEALER. TRADED IN A 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TURBO DIESEL. BROUGHT CAR TO THE MECHANIC THAT DOES ALL MY WORK TO HAVE ALL FLUIDS CHANGED AND THE CAR CHECKED. MECHANIC CALLED TO RECOMMEND ...

Jul 17, 2006 Suspension 94,663 mi

PURCHASED A USED 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 TURBO DIESEL END OF FEB 2006 WITH 92,494 MILES FROM A JAGUAR/LAND ROVER DEALER. TRADED IN A 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TURBO DIESEL. BROUGHT CAR TO THE MECHANIC THAT DOES ALL MY WORK TO HAVE ALL FLUIDS CHANGED AND THE CAR CHECKED. MECHANIC CALLED TO RECOMMEND ...

Jul 17, 2006 Structure 94,663 mi

PURCHASED A USED 1999 MERCEDES BENZ E300 TURBO DIESEL END OF FEB 2006 WITH 92,494 MILES FROM A JAGUAR/LAND ROVER DEALER. TRADED IN A 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 300 TURBO DIESEL. BROUGHT CAR TO THE MECHANIC THAT DOES ALL MY WORK TO HAVE ALL FLUIDS CHANGED AND THE CAR CHECKED. MECHANIC CALLED TO RECOMMEND ...

Apr 24, 2006 Suspension 7,500 mi

FAIL OF SPRING PERCH ON 1999 MERCEDES E-CLASS DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS POSSIBLE RESULTING IN FATAL INJURY. *JB

Apr 24, 2006 Suspension 7,500 mi

FAIL OF SPRING PERCH ON 1999 MERCEDES E-CLASS DUE TO POOR MANUFACTURING PROCESS POSSIBLE RESULTING IN FATAL INJURY. *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Power Train

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Visibility

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Equipment

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Power Train

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Visibility

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB

Mar 3, 2003 Equipment

THE RADIO, TRANSMISSION, AND THE WINDOW REGULATOR WERE INOPERATIVE. THE AIR MASS SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE, THE BRAKE LAMP HAD A FAULTY SWITCH, AND THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE DRIVE LINE. SCC *JB