NHTSA Complaint #10497708 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ C280 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10497708
Vehicle	1995 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 30, 2013
Date Filed	February 11, 2013
Mileage	150,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE WIRING HARNESS SHORTED AND CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND I HIT A POLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER LOSS OF STEERING. I HIT MY HEAD ON THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NOW, AND THEY WANT ME TO SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON AN ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS FOR THE ENGINE. *TR

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