NHTSA Complaint #10503789 — 2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10503789
Vehicle	2003 MERCEDES BENZ ML500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 15, 2013
Date Filed	March 20, 2013
Mileage	133,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

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