it's time the public hears about this inexcusable safety defect. you should also write letters, along with pictures, to Mercedes Benz Club of America and have them publish in the magazine. This will certainly get some attention from the right people. Also consider writing to news agencies and consumer protection agencies.

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Current cars:
2001 MB E55 AMG
2003 Honda S2000
2000 Honda CRV

Gone but not forgotten:
2004 BMW 325i 5sp sport
1999 BMW 540i sport
1997 MB E420
1995 BMW M3 coupe