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Mercedes-Benz 400SEL High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures

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Model Year Affected: 1993

Due to wear, high usage vehicles can experience ignition lock and tumbler failures. The ignition lock cylinder will generally require replacement to correct this concern.

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