| Issue ID | 602895 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10169067 |
| Manufacurer | MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC. |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | CLK55 |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 17/08/06 |
| Component | OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Consumer would like manufacturer to reimburse them for repair work done on there 2006 mercedes benz clk55. *kb the coverings that were replaced are a piece of black plastic that fits under the front bumper and is directly behind the light assembly on both sides. One day while driving one of the coverings became wedged against the front right tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who removed the covering and stated that the vehicle could be driven without it. About a week later the covering on the left side slid in front of the left front tire then went flying off the car while it was going 60 mph. The consumer made an appointment to have the coverings replaced. The covering were replaced and the consumer was charged for the replacements. The vehicle warranty did not cover the replacement of the coverings. The consumer feels the parts should have been replaced under warranty. *nm |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17927 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | NEW YORK, NY |
| VIN pattern | WDBTJ76H15FXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | SILVER STAR MOTORS |
| Dealer's telephone number | 718-361-2332 |
| Dealer's city | LONG ISLAND CITY |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 11101 |