NHTSA Complaint #11383262 — 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11383262
Vehicle	2008 MERCEDES-BENZ E350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 13, 2020
Date Filed	December 13, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SD

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR TONIGHT THE SEAT STARTED SMOKING AND THERE IS A BURN HOLE ON THE DRIVER SEAT 1/2 DOLLAR IN SIZE. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, SEAT HEATER IN USE.

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