NHTSA Complaint #10198844 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10198844
Vehicle	1995 MERCEDES BENZ 280
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	August 5, 2007
Date Filed	August 8, 2007
Mileage	156,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

WIRE HARNESS UNDER HOOD,FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT IT OUT. *TR

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