NHTSA Complaint #10838855 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL320
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10838855 |
| Vehicle | 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL320 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 112,518 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MD |
Consumer Description
MAF CONNECTOR CAUGHT FIRE, WIRING INSULATION DETERIOTED CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THIS HAPPEN IN MY GARAGE WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE, IF I WAS DRIVING THE CAR WOULD HAVE BURNED EVERYTHING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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