Other Engine Info: Fed./Can., Emissions Certification Test Group: TAD2.8V8GFEM
Other Restraint System Info: Restraint System: AirBag - Dr/Pass, Active - Dr/Pass
Plant City: Neckarsulm
Plant Country: Germany
Vehicle Type: PASSENGER CAR
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
1998
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY TORN AWAY FROM VEHICLE, CAUSING BUMPER AND BODY DAMAGE. BUMPER 'GRABBED' PRE-FORMED CEMENT PARKING BARRIER WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. CAR DID NOT TOUCH BARRIER UPON ENTERING PARKING SPACE. ONLY UPON PLACING VEHICLE IN REVERSE DID THE BUMPER GET CAUGHT AND RIPPED AWAY FROM BODY CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED. *AK
1996
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
CONSUMER HAD EXPERIENCED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED IGNITION SWITCH. (NAR) *LAB LIGHTS, HEAD LAMPS, HEATER & AC FUNCTIONS, WIPERS AND TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL UNPREDICTABLY. *CB