NHTSA Complaint #11097243 — 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11097243 |
| Vehicle | 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 50,200 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 MERCEDES-BENZ C250. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A FOUL ODOR ENTERED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND SMOKE WAS SEEN. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT SUFFERED SMOKE INHALATION THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN UNKNOWN MERCEDES-BENZ DEALER IN PALM BEACH, FLORIDA AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,200.
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