Well add me to this crusade.
I've contacted both the NHTSA and MB regarding this issue which indeed turned out to be safety related for myself. My 300e cut out while driving down the road and if it were to have happened on the highway, I might not be here posting this. This all happened last week, but only now has Joseph Leonardi from MB responded. I've also spoken to a regional rep via phone. They are, indeed, shrugging this off as an age related issue and therefore have no repsonsibility to cover any cost. I informed them of the several safety issues it could cause (including my own experience) and that the NHTSA has no statute of limitations on safety hazzards. We'll see where it goes from here. I have a CLK 430 which has been a gem, but am far more proud to drive my 93 300e. I wish MB would stand behind my older vehicle the way I do, and not only concern themselves with their newer stable (though I hear they could care less about them as well). I think once the CLK starts acting up its gone (better than dealing with the new breed of MB reps). I of course don't mind paying the higher repair costs, but not if it is a design flaw that could hurt my family. Best of luck to everyone in this.

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2004 Chrysler Crossfire