NHTSA Complaint #10627921 — 1994 MERCEDES BENZ C280 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10627921
Vehicle	1994 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 21, 2014
Date Filed	August 24, 2014
Mileage	113,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE AIR INTAKE SENSOR WIRE WENT ON FIRE DUE TO CORRODED INSULATION ON WIRES. *TR

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