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2001 Mercedes benz S500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1476271
Internal NHTSA #	11103463
Manufacurer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Brand	MERCEDES BENZ
Model	S500
Model Year	2001
File date	20/06/18
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Mbusa partially covered ($2400) cost for $5800 total repair to remove rust in 2011 but rust has returned to both rear quarter panels and doors. Documentation that paint was not prepped properly for all 2001 s500 models, however, not covered for cost to repair, reimburse for costs incurred or replace defective finish. Current quote for repairs estimated over $7500. 00
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROSEVILLE, MN
VIN pattern	WDBNG75J81AXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2001 Mercedes benz S500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2001 Mercedes benz S500 Structure Body Problems, Complaints and Defects

What is Recall?

What is Failure?

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