NHTSA Complaint #11061285 — 1995 MERCEDES BENZ S320 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11061285
Vehicle	1995 MERCEDES BENZ S320
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 23, 2017
Date Filed	January 8, 2018
Mileage	105,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

SMOKE COMING THROUGH THE VENTS WHILE DRIVING.ON THE HIGHWAY 87 NORTH DECEMBER 23, 2017 AT 8:45AM. I WAS HEADING TO CANADA FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY. LATER DISCOVERED THAT ALTERNATOR WIRING AND CABLES CAUGHT ON FIRE.

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