NHTSA Complaint #10246491 — 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10246491
Vehicle	1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	December 1, 2004
Date Filed	October 23, 2008
Mileage	45,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MERCEDES BENZ C280. THE REAR TAIL LIGHT BULBS AND PLASTIC HOLDER MELTED SEVEN TIMES. THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY REPLACED THE PLASTIC HOLDER AND BULB UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 151,000.

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