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Recall on E-class

Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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Recall on E-class

I just saw this, this morning...
http://money.cnn.com/2005/03/31/Auto...ex.htm?cnn=yes
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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"We are now producing the best product quality ever and our aim is to ensure that those vehicles in the hands of customers which are the cause of complaints achieve a standard of quality that reflects our highest expectations," Cordes said in a statement.

So when will they recall all the models with the shameful engine wiring harness problem?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Kestas
"We are now producing the best product quality ever and our aim is to ensure that those vehicles in the hands of customers which are the cause of complaints achieve a standard of quality that reflects our highest expectations," Cordes said in a statement.

So when will they recall all the models with the shameful engine wiring harness problem?
That would be much more expensive than a simple firmware update, wouldn't it?
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Bull Sheeeat! They will NEVER build 'em like the W124 again.
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Old Mar 31, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ZorroAMG
Bull Sheeeat! They will NEVER build 'em like the W124 again.
aint that the truth
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