NHTSA Complaint #10072643 — 1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 1 Injury Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10072643
Vehicle	1997 MERCEDES BENZ E320
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 3, 2004
Date Filed	May 14, 2004
Mileage	53,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

A SPARK WAS SEEN ON THE LOWER RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE BEFORE CAR ENGINE STARTED ON FIRE WHILE OWNER WAS IN CAR. CAR BURNED COMPLETELY. OWNER ESCAPED.*AK

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