NHTSA Complaint #11360859 — 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11360859
Vehicle	2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 23, 2020
Date Filed	September 24, 2020
Mileage	11,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

RV TRANSFER SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE WHILE SLEEPING. 5100 SERIES TRANSFER SWITCH.*DT CONSUMER STATED DIDN'T KNOW WHY IT HAPPENED BUT COULD OF BEEN THE VIBRATION WHICH MAY HAVE LOOSEN THE SCREWS.*JB

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