NHTSA Complaint #11047045 — 2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11047045
Vehicle	2005 MERCEDES BENZ SLK350
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	June 1, 2017
Date Filed	November 17, 2017
Mileage	160,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LINE CAUGHT FIRE UNDERNEATH THE ARM REST COMPARTMENT. TRACED THE LINE BACK TO REAR TIRES AND NOTHING ELECTRICAL COULD BE SEEN TOUCHING BRAKE CABLE LINE. SO NO OBVIOUS REASON WHY CABLE WOULD IGNITE. I WAS PARKED IN CAR PORT STALL AFTER A SHORT TRIP TO A FRIENDS HOUSE.

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