NHTSA Complaint #10194701 — 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10194701 |
| Vehicle | 1991 MERCEDES BENZ 190E |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
ATTEMPTED TO START VEHICLE AFTER OVERNIGHT PARKING. WHEN I ACTIVATED IGNITION THERE WAS A LOUD EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD WHICH BLEW OFF MOST OF THE INSULATION LINING AND IGNITED A FIRE AROUND THE AIR INTAKE COVER. *AK I WAS TOLD THAT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY SWITCH FAILED. THIS AND THE FULE PUM WERE REPLACED BUT NOW VEHICLE WILL INTERMITENTLY ACCELERATE WHEN IDLING AND OR MOVING AT AROUND 25MPH.
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