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Old 05-06-2008, 02:56 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 43sqd View Post
You know Mitch, these problems are popping up quite often, and I really feel for these guys who have the first version, which only seems to be a money maker for Mercedes. I still can't understand why they couldn't just issue a recall and end this nightmare. I guess they have very large checkbooks and can out wait anyone in court. That's why it is very hard fighting them.
I expect to hear even more as these trucks get older. I wonder if reporting this start fault to the NHTSA as a safety issue would do any good? A non-starting vehicle is potentially life threatening, especially if it happens after hours in a less than nice neighborhood.
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