NHTSA Complaint #11166445 — 2006 MERCEDES BENZ C280 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11166445
Vehicle	2006 MERCEDES BENZ C280
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	January 3, 2019
Date Filed	January 11, 2019
Mileage	106,465 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE WIRE HARNESS INSULATION WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLE IS DISINTEGRATING LEAVING THE WIRE, IT'S DESIGNED TO PROTECT, BARE AND EXPOSED TO CONTACT WITH ADAJACENT WIRE ALSO MISSING INSULATION AND NOW BARE. THIS HAS CREATED AN UNSAFE CONDITION WHICH WILL RESULT IN SHORT CIRCUITING, LOSS OF HEADLIGHT ILLUMINATION, POSSIBLE FIRE AND CIRCUITS DAMAGE.

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