NHTSA Complaint #11353348 — 2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11353348
Vehicle	2000 MERCEDES BENZ S500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 5, 2020
Date Filed	September 5, 2020
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

I WAS GETTING STUFF FROM THE TRUNK. WHEN I WENT BACK TO THE CAR IT WAS FULL OF SMOKE. WHEN I INSPECTED THE SORCE OF THE FIRE IT WAA THE BLOWER RESISTOR. THE WIRING TO THE BLOWER WAS BURNT AT THE CONNECTOR. THE PLASTIC AROUND THE EVAPORATOR BOX WAS DAMAGED.

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